The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

‘A terrible war crime’: Killing of civilians in Ukraine’s Bucha sparks outrage and calls for new sanctions

Western nations unite in condemnation of Russia over civilian killings, as hundreds of bodies are found in towns around Kyiv

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022

Ukraine, US and other countries condemn Russia for alleged civilian executions

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces braced for an intensified Russian onslaught against the eastern Donbas region Sunday as officials from Ukraine, the U.S. and other countries condemned Moscow over allegations of civilian executions.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 3, 2022

PM condemns Russia’s ‘despicable attacks’ against Ukrainian civilians

Boris Johnson said the UK is stepping up its sanctions and military support, and bolstering humanitarian help for those on the ground.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022

Blinken, Britain's Truss discuss additional actions in response to Ukraine invasion - State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Minister Liz Truss on Friday discussed additional possible actions to ratchet up their response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

Conversion practices U-turns ‘set Tories back 25 years’ with LGBT+ community

Former government adviser says exclusion of trans people sends ‘message of impunity’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022

Russia and India will find ways to trade despite sanctions, says Lavrov

Russian foreign minister meets Narendra Modi and praises India’s refusal to condemn Ukraine invasion

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022

Conversion therapy ban to go-ahead ‘but not cover trans people’

PM is said to have ‘changed his mind’ after it was announced ministers had dropped plans to legislate to outlaw the practice

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022

Boris Johnson forced to rapidly backtrack on U-turn over gay conversion therapy ban after furious backlash

PM backs down amid anger from Tory MPs but trans people left out of planned ban, reports say

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Boris Johnson sparks uproar by dropping plans to outlaw LGBT conversion therapy

Critics have rounded on the PM, saying the move is ‘an utter betrayal of the LGBT+ community’

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

White House says the US has evidence that the war against Ukraine has been ‘a strategic disaster’ – as it happened

Germany, France and the UK reject Russia’s demand to pay for gas in roubles; Kremlin announces further sanctions for EU leaders

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022