The Latest Breaking News from James Cleverly

Britain condemns N.Korea for supplying arms to Russia's Wagner Group

Britain on Thursday condemned North Korea after the United States said the nation had supplied arms to the Russian mercenary group Wagner to bolster Russian forces fighting in Ukraine.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

China diplomats wanted over Manchester assault outside consulate 'not welcome back', says minister

Violence erupted outside of the consulate, in Rusholme, on October 16 following a pro-democracy demonstration outside

Manchester Evening News · Dec 20, 2022

UK 'ready' to aid developing states

This week, the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a speech setting out his long-term vision for the future of Britain's foreign policy.

Bangkok Post · Dec 18, 2022

Cleverly and Sefcovic set for face-to-face talks on NI Protocol dispute

The UK and EU are hoping to strike a compromise deal on the contentious post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Six Chinese officials leave UK after protester beaten outside Manchester consulate

The police wanted to interview the Chinese officials as part of an investigation into the beating of a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester outside China's consulate in Manchester

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

China pulls diplomats out of UK before police can quiz them on Manchester brawl

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly expressed his disappointment at the news

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

China pulls out six diplomats wanted for questioning over Manchester assault

The consul general and five staff were being removed by Beijing rather than face police questioning in Manchester.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Top Chinese envoy has left UK after ‘disgraceful scenes’ in which a protestor allegedly assaulted

China’s Consul General in Manchester has left Britain after “disgraceful scenes” in which a man was allegedly assaulted after a protest outside the Chinese Consulate in the city, James Cleverly said on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Chinese diplomats at centre of Manchester consulate row return home

Consular staff wanted for questioning by police over beating up of activists recalled to Beijing

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

China removes six officials after Manchester consulate incident, UK says

China has removed six officials from Britain who police wanted to question over the treatment of a man who said he was kicked and punched while protesting outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester, British foreign minister James Cleverly said.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022