Simon Manley

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

[Dapo Akande @DapoAkandeLaw]

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.

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

@ukinspain It's great! I loved it

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

My statement on the deadline for bids for the E1 settlement tender ⬇️

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

There's always a drama to the Clifton Suspension Bridge however often I see it

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

Nice to see some proper autumn 🍂 colours emerging in West London - rather than just the desiccated browns of our drought-ridden summer...

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

@CharlesTPowell @NewCollegeOx And the sun came out for you too!

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

Britain on the world stage, acting in our national interest.

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

💙🤍💙🤍 #COYRs

[QPR FC @QPR]

Simply 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 🤩

[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

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[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

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.

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@RoyalFamily

Pictures are by Aaron Chown from Press Association.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

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.

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

Global action on unsustainable debt is essential to mobilise private investment and strengthen resilience to climate and economic shocks.

My speech at the @RockefellerFdn event in Bangkok on reforming the global financial system 👇

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[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

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[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

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.

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

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.

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[Simon Manley @SimonManleyFCDO]

What a glorious October morning in London for the @RoyalParksHalf - so proud to run for the @lonbookproject - thank you to everyone who supported me 💛🏃‍♂️

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

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 - https://t.co/tASEvM6XAn

[UK in Germany @UKinGermany]

The PM and Chancellor Merz finalised the ratification of the #KensingtonTreaty, accompanied by a package of ambitious Treaty measures across security, innovation and economic growth

They also celebrated the Treaty’s greater facilitation of 🇩🇪-🇬🇧 school trips for our young people

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

I spoke earlier to my Ukrainian counterpart, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, after another day of appalling Russian air attacks against Ukraine.

I expressed my gratitude to him for welcoming me earlier this week and our continued solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with them and will continue to do so until they prevail.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

I am sorry for your loss, Prime Minister @andyburnham. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Despite this difficult moment, thank you for making a commitment to support #dementia research and invest in care for people living with dementia, and for older people.

@WHO works closely with the #UK and many partners around the world to deliver not health for some, not health for many, but #HealthForAll. You can count on our support.
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[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

The UK stands with the International Criminal Court and we stand united with our partners in strongly disagreeing with sanctions imposed on the Court.

The ICC must be permitted to continue its critical work holding perpetrators of the most horrific international crimes to account.

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

This morning along with @ZelenskyyUa I visited Pryluky in Ukraine, the site of a horrific attack by Russia earlier this week.

22 innocent people lost their lives there, including tragically 5 children, as a result of Putin's barbaric war of terror on the Ukrainian people.

My message was clear: we will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.