Will Bateman

Comms & Media for @FalklandsinUK 🇫🇰| Former @HouseofCommons Staffer | Always optimistic Spurs fan | Views my own

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

The Falkland Islands Government are so pleased to be back at the Conservative Party Conference this year! 🇫🇰🔵

Visit Team Falklands at Stand 30 to learn more about wonderful Islands, beautiful environment and excellent Islanders! 👋

#CPC26

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

‘The United Kingdom will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Falkland Islands Government and the Falkland Islanders.’ ✍️

A strong statement from @Uma_Kumaran, Minister for the Overseas Territories, underlining the UK’s unwavering support for the Falklands. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

The Falkland Islands Government are delighted to be returning to the Labour Party Conference this year! 🇫🇰🔴

Come and find the Falklands Team at Stand D15 to hear more our beautiful Islands, wonderful environment and extraordinary Islanders! 👋

#LPC26

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

A very warm Falklands welcome to @IcelandFoods, who are soon to become our very first UK high street retailer in the Islands. 👋

We're looking forward to seeing the new store open in Stanley in December! 🇫🇰🇬🇧❄️

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

For today's #FalklandsDay, here's a short thread on the history of our National Day. 🧵🇫🇰

Celebrated annually on 14th August, Falklands Day marks the first recorded sighting of our Islands in 1592 by the English explorer John Davis. ⚓️

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

Wishing all a very Happy #FalklandsDay as we celebrate the first recorded sighting of our Islands back in 1592. 🇫🇰

To mark the day, we asked Islanders what self-determination means to them and why having the right to decide their own future is so important. 👏

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

Recently, we caught up with @FalklandsRepUK about his time up in Scotland for the @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games. 🏅

From supporting Team Falklands to meeting the First Minister of Scotland and many others, it’s been a busy few weeks representing the Falklands. 🇫🇰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

Fantastic article here from @Glasgow_2026 about the mighty Falkland Islands Bowls Team. 🤩

From practicing in the Islands' school hall to competing with the world's best at the Commonwealth Games, Team Falklands are doing us all very proud! 🇫🇰👏

https://t.co/lr3luWeutl

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

You may have seen the Falkland Islands in the news recently, but there is much more to discover! 🤩

From incredible wildlife and beautiful scenery to a welcoming community of over 3,600 people from over 70 nationalities, the Falklands are an extraordinary place. 🇫🇰

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

On this day in 1982, the British Task Force flagship HMS Hermes returned to Portsmouth following service in the Falklands War.

Greeted by a flotilla of small boats and thousands of people, Hermes replied with a 17-gun salute. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

#Falklands44

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

In 2013, Falkland Islanders voted definitively (99.8%) to remain a UK Overseas Territory. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

But while self-determination is enshrined in the UN Charter, Islanders have had to fight for their right to decide their own future - watch our short self-determination film below. 📽️

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

Huge congratulations, @England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

This week, @FIAssembly Member, the Hon. Cheryl Roberts MLA, met with the Leader of the Opposition, @KemiBadenoch, and Shadow Falklands Minister, @morton_wendy.

Very productive discussions on important issues such as Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination. 🇫🇰🤝🇬🇧

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

Wishing our good friends and fellow UK Overseas Territory, the Cayman Islands, a very Happy #ConstitutionDay for yesterday! 🇰🇾

Commemorating the adoption of the Cayman Islands' first constitution in 1959, yesterday was a public holiday in the Islands. 🎉

@CIGOUK

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

On this day in 1982, HMS Arrow returned to Devonport following the Falklands War.

Arrow and her crew were greeted by 10,000 people lining The Hoe and were saluted by the RAF Red Arrows in recognition of their service. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

#Falklands44

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

Recently, we welcomed @FIAssembly Member, the Hon. Cheryl Roberts MLA, for a busy few weeks of meetings and engagements.

While in the UK, MLA Roberts met with Ministers, Shadow Ministers and @CommonsSpeaker - strengthening the ties between the Falklands and the UK. 🇫🇰🤝🇬🇧

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

‘A culture built on willingness to welcome others and an adaptable spirit. That is what it means to be a Falkland Islander’ 💬

@FIAssembly Member, Michael Goss, speaking outside the UN in New York about Islanders' right to self-determination and life in the modern Falklands. 🇫🇰

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

This week we were delighted to welcome 200 guests to our Annual Reception celebrating sport in the Falkland Islands. ⚽️🏒🏹

Many thanks to all who attended and to our wonderful speakers - @Peter_Dowd, @LukePollard, @HuddlestonNigel and @FIAssembly Member Cheryl Roberts MLA. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

[Will Bateman @ItsWillBateman]

A cracking evening at Speaker’s House attending the @ICCF_UK and Friends of the Ocean Reception for World Oceans Day! 🌊

Some great speeches and lots of interest in the Falklands and our wonderful marine environment. 🇫🇰🐧

[FalklandsinUK @FalklandsinUK]

On this day in 1982, British forces launch assaults against Argentine defences around Stanley - 42 Commando at Mt. Harriet, 45 Commando at Two Sisters and 3 PARA at Mt. Longdon - with 33 lives lost.

Our thoughts today are with those who served and those lost. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

#Falklands44