Cyprus Statement
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, please read my statement on the situation in Cyprus.
Cyprus APPG Briefing
In response to the situation in the Middle East, Stephen Doughty MP, the Minister for Europe, sat down with members of the APPG for Cyprus today to brief us on the Government’s action on Cyprus and the UK’s Sovereign Bases.
In response to the situation in the Middle East, Stephen Doughty MP, the Minister for Europe, sat down with members of the APPG for Cyprus today to brief us on the Government’s action on Cyprus and the UK’s Sovereign Bases.
I was grateful for the opportunity to discuss the cooperation and coordination of the UK with the Republic of Cyprus in keeping Cyprus, active British personnel, their families and British nationals safe. I was also pleased to receive confirmation that RAF Akrotiri is not being used for any defensive action and the US is not operating from Akrotiri.
I would like to offer reassurance to my constituents that the Government has taken all necessary measures to protect the security of Cyprus.
Advice for constituents stranded in the Middle East
The FCDO is providing support to British nationals in the Middle East.
Please register your presence in the region at http://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/ or call the advice line on +44 (0)20 7008 5000.
Please follow FCDO travel advice: Foreign Office travel advice updates – GOV.UK
Letter to Foreign Secretary on Kurds in Syria
Please read my letter to the Foreign Secretary below.
Students from Gaza
Please see below the letter to the Prime Minister that I have signed to call for safe evacuation routes for Gazan students with scholarships in the UK.
Recognition of Palestine
Please see below the letter I have signed to the Prime Minister calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Foreign Secretary’s Statement on Gaza
I am horrified at the famine-like conditions in Gaza.
Last night, I asked the Foreign Secretary what steps he is taking to ensure that United Nations NGOs can deliver the aid that Gazans so desperately need.
Listen below.
Read my question and the Foreign Secretary’s answer here.