Director, Faculty for National Security, RCDS. FCDO (1996-2026) - previously Ambassador Greece, Kuwait, Finland and UNESCO. Royal Marines Officer (1986-96).
London, England
Joined March 2011
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Matthew Lodge retweeted
Even as distorted narratives and bad-faith actors try to depict British cities as unsafe, the statistics show the opposite.
Crime, excluding fraud, in the UK down 78% in the last 30 years👇
Some chatter on social media would have you believe that crime is out of control.
The facts tell a different story.
As @frasernelson has shown in his Substack today:
Violence is at its lowest level since the crime survey began in 1981.
Robbery is at a record low.
Crime, excluding fraud, is 78% down on its peak in 1995.
And the stats show this Government is delivering on its promises too:
Knife crime is down 11%.
Knife murders are at their lowest level in 35 years.
Thefts including phone snatching have fallen by 20% in the last year alone.
But I know there is more that we must do, and we will:
We’ve put more than 3,800 extra neighbourhood officers into roles, with named, contactable officers for every neighbourhood.
We’re introducing the most significant reforms to policing in a generation.
We are tackling rising rates of violence against women and girls through our landmark strategy.
And we are tackling crimes like fraud, more prevalent in our increasingly online world, with £250 million directed to this challenge in our Fraud Strategy published this year.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
Today, I formally presented my credentials to President António Costa and President Ursula von der Leyen.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 It is an honour to serve as UK Ambassador to the EU. I look forward to working together to deepen our partnership, including at the next UK-EU Summit on 20 November.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
Every day, 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸 sailors, marines and coastguards serve alongside one another, at sea and ashore, to protect our citizens.
Wonderful to celebrate the alliance of our great maritime nations with leaders from @DeptofWar and @USNavy at tonight's @RoyalNavy Trafalgar Night
Matthew Lodge retweeted
UK PM @AndyBurnham has just announced the date for the second UK-EU summit. It will be held on 20 November 2026 in Brussels.
Follow the UK Mission to the EU's social media accounts for the latest news and updates.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
What happens in the Red Sea & Strait of Hormuz can impact us all.
@UK_MTO @RoyalNavy & our brilliant Joint Maritime Security Centre are vital to our global efforts on maritime security, for stability overseas & prosperity at home.
It was a privilege to see their vital work:
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Matthew Lodge retweeted
Great to accompany Minister @HFalconerMP on his first official visit to the @Europarl_EN in Strasbourg today. Good discussions with @EP_President Metsola and Commissioner @MarosSefcovic as we work towards a successful UK-EU Summit and a closer, stronger UK-EU partnership.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
It was great for myself and @UKCDS_MOD to meet NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Grynkewich yesterday in London.
@NATO is the cornerstone of our security, and together we stand ready to defend every inch of Allied territory.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
A very warm welcome to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. From New York to Washington, The Duke is visiting the U.S. to champion young people, skills and opportunity through The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and celebrate America’s 250th 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧
Delighted to welcome him to DC.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
It was wonderful to welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I to Oxford.
As the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, he occupies a unique place in the life of millions of Christians around the world.
We had an enjoyable and fascinating breakfast, and I was very glad to have the opportunity to welcome him to the University.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά επέδωσα αντίγραφα των διαπιστευτηρίων μου στον Πρέσβη Ζεβελάκη στο @GreeceMFA, σηματοδοτώντας την έναρξη της αποστολής μου στην Ελλάδα. Ανυπομονώ να συνεργαστώ με εταίρους και φίλους σε όλη τη χώρα και να συμβάλω στην περαιτέρω εμβάθυνση των 🇬🇧-🇬🇷 δεσμών.
Ο υπό διαπίστευση 🇬🇧 Πρέσβης στην 🇬🇷 @StephenLillieUK επέδωσε την Παρασκευή αντίγραφα των διαπιστευτηρίων του στον Πρέσβη Δημήτριο Ζεβελάκη, Επικεφαλής Διεύθυνσης Εθιμοτυπίας @GreeceMFA.
Με μεγάλη χαρά τον καλωσορίζουμε στην Ελλάδα! Το επόμενο κεφάλαιο στις 🇬🇷-🇬🇧 σχέσεις ξεκινά.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
UN General Assembly high level week - a diplomatic whirlwind of bilaterals, brush-bys, speeches and meetings, all aiming to find common ground and advance shared interests.
Thank you to the great teams @UKUN_NewYork @UKinUSA @UKinNewYork for steering us through it
Matthew Lodge retweeted
Today in Riga I had really productive meetings with the Latvian Chief of Defence and the Commander of Naval Forces.
Great discussions on how we can strengthen 🇬🇧 🇱🇻 co-operation, Baltic security, and our collective defence through @NATO and the @JEFnations Northern Navies.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met on Sept. 21 with His Majesty King Charles III at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. This was their second meeting since the British Monarch’s accession to the Throne. The first took place in October 2022. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Matthew Lodge retweeted
Manchester has been selected to host world leaders for the G20 Summit in November 2027.
This Summit will bring together the world’s largest economies and seize opportunities for British people and businesses.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
Congratulations once again, Prime Minister @andyburnham – this time, in person!
Let us work closely together to ensure the security and defence of our continent.
To help Ukraine prevail.
To address illegal migration.
And guarantee trustworthy AI.
I’m looking forward to our Summit.
With the right mix of ambition and focus, we can deliver a stronger 🇪🇺🇬🇧 partnership.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
What does campaigning to become an ICJ judge look like?
Here’s a glimpse of @DapoAkandeLaw's campaign so far — meeting partners and colleagues from around the world to share his global expertise in international law.
Matthew Lodge retweeted
At a time of global instability, Britain’s commitment to the international rule of law is unwavering and we are proud to support the UK’s candidate for the ICJ @DapoAkandeLaw
International law is the foundation of global order, stability and peace.
Our commitment to the International Court of Justice is steadfast. Its judges should be among the very best legal minds.
That's why the UK is backing @DapoAkandeLaw as a judge.
More from @CPJElmore👇
Matthew Lodge retweeted
🎶Remembering Maria Callas, the influential 🇬🇷opera singer who passed away #OnThisDay in 1977. Her distinctive voice and dramatic artistry left an extraordinary and enduring legacy.🌍
Her final operatic performance on 5 July 1965 took place in Covent Garden.
📷@cultureGR
