Ben Simpson

British diplomat, previously in Brussels and Libya. Liverpool fan. All views my own

[Ben Simpson @UKBenSimpson]

Today was my last day in the PUS’s office!

Wasn’t the year I expected!
A global pandemic, a merger of FCO and DFID into the FCDO, two PUSs, and 3 months stepping in as Private Secretary.

I’ve loved it. Here are 5 things I’ve learnt from working for our top diplomat.. (thread)

[Lindsay Appleby @LindsayCAppleby]

🇬🇧🇪🇺 Today I joined the @EP_ForeignAff meeting, where we engaged in an exchange of views on UK-EU foreign policy cooperation.

Important to prioritise shared values and security, and to discuss common concerns, including Ukraine and the Middle East. 🤝🌍

[UK Mission to the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @UKMisBrussels]

The UK Mission to the EU joins our Embassies and High Commissions around the world to mark 24 months since Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini #StandWithUkraine

[Ben Simpson @UKBenSimpson]

In the snow, Brussels reveals itself as one of the finest examples of urban design anywhere in the world. Stunning 🌨️❄️

[UK in Libya🇬🇧🇱🇾 @UKinLibya]

من المروع رؤية التأثير المدمر للعاصفة والفيضانات في مدن شرق #ليبيا بما في ذلك مدينة درنة والبيضاء وشحات. نعرب عن تعازينا لكل الذين فقدوا أحباءهم وتعاطفنا مع جميع المتضررين.

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Independent. Sovereign. Free.

Congratulations Ukraine, on your 32nd Independence Day.

The United Kingdom stands with you today, as we have done from the very beginning.

[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

To all Ukrainians,

The UK will always be by your side as your staunch and unwavering friend.

On your independence day, here’s a glimpse of just some of the support the UK has delivered on land, in the air and at sea 🧵👇

[Ben Simpson @UKBenSimpson]

@EdwardHobartUK Best of luck!

[Ben Simpson @UKBenSimpson]

🇬🇧🇺🇦🇪🇺 #StandWithUkraine

[Lindsay Appleby @LindsayCAppleby]

Today marks one year since Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion in Ukraine.

#StandWithUkraine

[Ben Simpson @UKBenSimpson]

If you know, you know #Brussels 🇧🇪

[Lindsay Appleby @LindsayCAppleby]

Today 🇬🇧 welcomes 🇺🇦 President @ZelenskyyUa to meet @RishiSunak, @RoyalFamily and visit Ukrainian troops.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

🇬🇧🇺🇦The King welcomes President @ZelenskyyUa to Buckingham Palace.

[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

Welcome to the UK, President @ZelenskyyUa.

🇬🇧🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Happy #AustraliaDay to Australians celebrating in the UK and around the world 🇦🇺

[Rt. Hon Ben Wallace @BenWallace70]

Delighted Germany joins the UK, France & Poland in sending tanks to Ukraine. It is time for Russia to realise that the International community is increasingly determined to help Ukraine resist their barbaric and illegal invasion. 🇬🇧 🇫🇷🇩🇪 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦

[UK Mission to the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @UKMisBrussels]

This week the 🇬🇧UK has accelerated diplomatic and military support to 🇺🇦Ukraine in a bid to push Russia further back and secure a lasting peace.

The Prime Minister has already committed to match or exceed the UK’s defence support for Ukraine in 2023.
➡️https://t.co/NWGwg48tX6

[James Cleverly🇬🇧 @JamesCleverly]

As we celebrate 31 years of 🇬🇧🇺🇦 relations, I want to commend my friend @DmytroKuleba.

The courage and bravery of Dmytro and the Ukrainian people is an inspiration to us all.

We stand with you.

[Sadiq Khan @SadiqKhan]

London stands with Ukraine - today and always. #LoveLondon 🇺🇦❤️

[Ben Simpson @UKBenSimpson]

Can’t Cope with these views.

Catching up with 🇬🇧 colleagues across Europe in Copenhagen 🇩🇰

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

In an excellent conversation with @RishiSunak we agreed to write a new chapter in 🇺🇦-🇬🇧 relations but the story is the same - full support in the face of Russian aggression. I appreciate PM’s first call to Ukraine. And always grateful for the support of the 🇬🇧 people.