🇬🇧 Diplomat. Husband. Dad. Former UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN and to Spain and Andorra

Joined October 2013
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We welcome @MariaCorinaYA's return to Venezuela. It is another encouraging sign of the progress being made towards a more open and democratic future. The UK will continue to support an inclusive political process that delivers free and fair elections for all Venezuelans.
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The UK congratulates the students of Serbia on their victory in today’s parliamentary elections. We welcome the commitment to a peaceful transition of power & look forward to working with the new government on reforms to strengthen democracy, the rule of law & media freedom.
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81 years ago, the @UN Charter came into force, with international law at its core. The UK believes international law must apply equally and fairly to all. That’s why we back @DapoAkandeLaw for the @CIJ_ICJ: an exceptional, independent lawyer who shares those values.
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Oh my 💙🤍💙🤍💙 (and over the side for whom my late grandfather played as a junior...)
A 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 STAR PERFORMANCE 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Conflict. Climate change. Migration. Economic shocks. New technologies. No country can tackle the biggest challenges facing our world alone. When the challenges are shared, the solutions have to be shared too. #UNDay
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Happy United Nations 🇺🇳 Day. The last best hope of humanity. And worth fighting for.
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My X anniversary. 13 years since I was preparing to head to @ukinspain in my first post as ambassador. I would celebrate with a beautiful autumnal shot from my morning run 🏃‍♂️ but it's pouring down ☔️ in London so here's one from yesterday morning with thanks to all my followers
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A pleasure to speak to the UN diplomatic community about the role of @CIJ_ICJ in peacefully resolving disputes and upholding human rights. If elected to serve, I will draw on my global experience to strengthen the rule of law.
Outstanding legal expertise. Global experience. Independence. Integrity. Professor @DapoAkandeLaw would be a powerful champion for the rule of law and justice for all. The UK is proud to support his election as a judge of the International Court of Justice.
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My statement on the deadline for bids for the E1 settlement tender ⬇️
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There's always a drama to the Clifton Suspension Bridge however often I see it
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Nice to see some proper autumn 🍂 colours emerging in West London - rather than just the desiccated browns of our drought-ridden summer...
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Britain on the world stage, acting in our national interest.
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💙🤍💙🤍 #COYRs
Simply 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 🤩
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I thank His Majesty King Charles III for the audience. It is important for me to have the opportunity to personally thank him for his unwavering support for Ukraine. We appreciate all the assistance provided by the United Kingdom. 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 @RoyalFamily Pictures are by Aaron Chown from Press Association.
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A good meeting with UK Prime Minister @AndyBurnham in London. We value our partnership and continue working together for security. I briefed Andy in detail on Russian attacks against our cities, our people, and critical infrastructure. Wave after wave of drone attacks throughout the day and night today. Russia launched 124 drones overnight alone, and another 145 during the day. And right now, there are still more than 40 “shaheds” in our skies. They attack energy infrastructure, logistics, and railways. We managed to shoot down a significant number of the drones, but some got through. In terms of scale, this is one of the largest attacks. It is clear that the Russians are trying to take advantage of the problems with Starlink in Ukraine, as our interceptor drones depend on this connection among other things. That is why it is especially important right now to strengthen our air defenses and provide Ukraine with everything it needs to protect lives. Today, a decision was made to accelerate deliveries of British-made air defense systems to Ukraine to counter jet-powered “shaheds.” And I am very grateful for this timely and much-needed assistance. I thank Andy, the people of the United Kingdom, the government, and His Majesty for their solidarity and support for our country during this brutal Russian war.
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Prime Minister @andyburnham welcomed President @ZelenskyyUa to Downing Street today. The United Kingdom will stand with Ukraine against Russia’s aggression, for as long as it takes.
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The Falkland Islanders have a right to develop their natural resources as they see fit. Today we have announced new measures under Protection of Trading Interests legislation to ensure people and companies are shielded from Argentinian threats. Attempts to intimidate those taking part in legitimate commercial activity are unacceptable. gov.uk/government/news/busin…
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What a glorious October morning in London for the @RoyalParksHalf - so proud to run for the @lonbookproject - thank you to everyone who supported me 💛🏃‍♂️
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I am appalled by the latest attack on King Khalid International Airport, my thoughts are with those families who have lost loved ones, and those injured in this horrific attack. We stand in solidarity with those affected. We advise British nationals to avoid the airport, follow the advice of Saudi authorities and our travel advice: Saudi Arabia travel advice - gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice…
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