Boris Johnson will push Saudi regime to denounce Ukraine invasion The Prime Minister is set to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss oil and gas production. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
Nearly 89,000 British households sign up to take in Ukrainian refugees Foreign Office minister James Cleverly said he was glad the website had crashed because it showed the public’s generosity. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
GMB's Susanna Reid grills MP on 'red tape' for desperate Ukrainian refugees fleeing war Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid quizzed MP James Cleverly on the lack of administrative help on the ground at the Ukraine border Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022
China must not support Russia's invasion of Ukraine -UK minister Britain says China should not support Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, junior foreign office minister James Cleverly said on Tuesday. Reuters · Mar 15, 2022
Russian-born peer not 'distorting politics' because he never votes, claims top Tory Minister James Cleverly said it was irrelevant that Lord Lebedev's dad was a former KGB agent and compared the situation to his own father being an ex-chartered surveyor Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022
Minister defends Russia sanctions as MPs set to fast-track new laws Labour wants the Government to slash the time allowed for foreign owners of property in the UK to declare their true identity. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022
Visas granted for fleeing Ukrainians will rise ‘very quickly’, says minister The Home Office is under pressure to do more to help refugees after it revealed on Sunday that only ‘around 50’ visas have been granted. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022
Land mines found on Ukraine escape routes that lead to Russia and Belarus Ukrainians hoping to leave Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mariupol and Sumy today may have to head towards Russia or Belarus, a move that has been described as "cynical beyond belief" by Europe Minister James Cleverly Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022
Top Tory DEFENDS only offering 50 visas to Ukrainian refugees in car crash Sky interview More than 1.5m refugees have crossed into neighbouring countries since the Russian invasion began, with the UK facing criticism over the speed of its response Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022
Johnson says UK may need to produce more oil and gas to reduce reliance on Russia – as it happened UK prime minister says he will announce an energy supply strategy soon but adds that UK must go ‘step by step’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2022
Putin’s promise of Ukraine escape routes to Russia ‘cynical’, minister says Foreign Office minister James Cleverly said the most humanitarian thing Vladimir Putin could do would be to end the war. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022
James Cleverly grilled over Ukraine visas in interview after ‘around 50’ issued Home Office said 5,535 applications had been completed while ‘around 50’ given green light The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022
UK not easing rules for Ukrainian refugees, minister says Britain is not easing its rules for Ukrainian refugees seeking to come to Britain but it does expect its existing route to expand quickly, minister for Europe James Cleverly said on Monday. Reuters · Mar 7, 2022
UK's Europe minister defends support for Ukrainian refugees Britain's Europe minister James Cleverly defended the country's record on welcoming Ukrainian refugees on Monday, saying a new scheme had only just launched following criticism that it was far too restrictive. Reuters · Mar 7, 2022
Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022 'Tories should stand up to Russian oligarchs after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine' Mark Steel says ministers should be strict when it comes to Russian oligarchs in the UK. Minister James Cleverly said the Russians who donated to the Conservatives were 'fleeing Putin'
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 UK in first ministerial-level contact with Russia since invasion James Cleverly condemned ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ attack on Ukraine
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Russian oligarchs who bankrolled Tories wanted to stop Jeremy Corbyn getting to power, minister claims James Cleverly denies that funding ‘smells a bit iffy’ – or that any came from ‘Putin’s friends’
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 World is not scared of ‘bully’ Putin, says Foreign Office minister James Cleverly said further economic sanctions against Russia will follow.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 ‘Unprecedented’ sanctions can still reverse Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, UK minister insists ‘Even if Vladimir Putin doesn’t care, the people around him will feel this - and they absolutely do care,’ James Cleverly claims
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022 Boris Johnson under pressure from Tories and opposition MPs to go further on Russia sanctions – as it happened PM unveils sanctions on five Russian banks and three individuals
Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2022 Boris Johnson repeatedly won't say he will resign if police fine him over Partygate Boris Johnson dodged questions over his future in a tense interview - as Tory Minister James Cleverly said he should not quit as the country didn't need a 'vacuum at the centre of Government'
The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2022 Biden to host call with Nato allies as invasion fears grow – as it happened US president says threat of Russian invasion ‘very high’, after Ukraine government source says shelling ‘looks like provocation’
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022 New law to allow toughened UK sanctions against Russia comes into force Foreign Office minister James Cleverly told the Commons he has signed the legislation.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022 Chris Heaton-Harris is new chief whip and Jacob Rees-Mogg minister for Brexit opportunities – reshuffle as it happened Limited government reshuffle sees big changes in whips’ office as former chief whip Mark Spencer moves to leader of Commons
Reuters · Feb 3, 2022 Britain says Russia doesn't need to be aggressive to play part on world stage Russia needs to understand that it does not need to be militarily aggressive or provocative in order to be a significant player on the world stage, British junior foreign minister James Cleverly said on Thursday.