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[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

Honoured to welcome Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Acting Foreign Minister Sybiha to the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth today along with the Prime Minister.

The British people stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in their fight for freedom and self determination.

[Stewart Wood @StewartWood]

Feel very honoured to walk through the doors of the Foreign Office as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. In a changing world, strong international partnerships are essential to delivering security, growth, opportunity & better lives for the British people. Let's get to work.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

⚠️ Wildfires are affecting parts of south-west France and Spain.

In France, wildfires are affecting parts of Gironde and Landes. In Spain, a national emergency has been declared in the regions of Madrid and Ávila.

Follow local authority advice and check the latest travel advice before travelling.

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[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

Horrified by the appalling attack in Berlin. My thoughts are with all those affected, and the entire LGBT+ community.

The values of openness, tolerance and freedom are what unite us. I have spoken to @AussenMinDE to convey the UK's solidarity: we stand with Germany.

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfires in Europe.

I am in touch with my French and Spanish counterparts about the situation.

British nationals should follow the advice of local authorities in the area, alongside FCDO travel advice.

[Stephen Hickey @sblhickey]

Oggi all’@Agenzia_Ansa per un confronto con Luigi Contu e la redazione esteri. Abbiamo parlato dei rapporti tra Italia e Regno Unito e delle principali sfide di politica estera, UE, #Ucraina, #GCAP, Medio Oriente e molto altro.
Grazie del caloroso benvenuto! 🇮🇹🇬🇧
@Ukinitaly

[Stephen Hickey @sblhickey]

Un piacere incontrare al @MiC_Italia @AlessGiuli ieri. Focus su come rafforzare la già solida collaborazione culturale tra Regno Unito e Italia, promuovere la mobilità degli artisti e sostenere l'Ucraina nella salvaguardia e valorizzazione del suo patrimonio culturale. 🇬🇧🇮🇹

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

Delighted to be working alongside a brilliant team of Ministers at @FCDOGovUK.

[Uma Kumaran MP @Uma_Kumaran]

Honoured to be appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of the State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

At a volatile time globally, Britain’s voice and international leadership matters.

Looking forward to serving our great country in @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧

[Cabinet Office @cabinetofficeuk]

AI is helping Britain's aerospace sector reach new heights. ✈️🤖

At #FarnboroughAirshow, AI Minister @KanishkaNarayan met the innovators combining two British strengths to drive growth, strengthen security and create the industries of the future.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

The latest UN IPC report is clear: Gaza continues to face crisis levels of food insecurity. Averting famine cannot be the benchmark for success.

Israel must end restrictions on humanitarian support and enable aid to enter Gaza at the scale needed.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

An incredible evening in Glasgow!

The King and Queen, alongside The Duke of Edinburgh, have attended the @Glasgow_2026 Opening Ceremony ahead of 11 days of sport which will see over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories compete across 10 sports and six Para sports.

Good luck everyone, and thanks for such a joyful start to the Games.

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

The UK is committed to a deeper strategic alliance with Europe through closer UK-EU ties.

Building our Security and Defence Partnership is vital for us at home and abroad.

Meeting @KajaKallas, we agreed to work together to strengthen Ukraine, deliver growth and bolster defence.

[UK in Italy 🇬🇧🇮🇹 @UKinItaly]

‘I didn't realise how much I would love Italy’ 🇬🇧❤️ 🇮🇹

Helen Mirren talks about the special bond she has shared with Italy for the past 20 years: it’s not just the beauty that has won her over, but the depth of the people.

#GREATcampaign

[Alessandro Giuli @AlessGiuli]

Con il nuovo Ambasciatore del Regno Unito in Italia, @sblhickey, abbiamo confermato la volontà di rafforzare la collaborazione culturale tra i nostri Paesi e il comune impegno a sostegno dell’Ucraina nella Tutela della sua identità culturale.

@ukinitaly

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

Prime Minister @andyburnham’s message to the Farnborough International Airshow today underlines his commitment to defence and how central we are to his vision for reindustrialisation, good jobs, and growth across the country.

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[Ministero della Cultura @MiC_Italia]

Il Ministro della Cultura @AlessGiuli ha incontrato a Roma il nuovo Ambasciatore del Regno Unito in Italia, @sblhickey. Al centro del colloquio, il rafforzamento della collaborazione culturale tra i due Paesi e il sostegno all'Ucraina.

@UKinItaly @UKinItalia

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Addressing the Farnborough International Airshow, the Prime Minister @andyburnham outlines how Defence and the businesses behind it will support the re-industrialisation of our country 👇

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Our Ministers of State ⬇️
@HFalconerMP
@SDoughtyMP
@kirstyjmcneill

[Stephen Doughty HC MP @SDoughtyMP]

Huge honour to be re-appointed as Minister of State at @FCDOGovUK by our new PM Andy Burnham @10DowningStreet

Look forward to working with @Ed_Miliband to ensure our work for the UK abroad delivers security & prosperity for people at home.

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