Tom Codrington

British Consul-General in Vancouver. Representing the UK in British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. I also climb.

[UK in Canada 🇬🇧🇨🇦 @UKinCanada]

Our flag is at half-mast following the tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Our thoughts are with the community and all those who have lost loved ones.

[Rob Tinline @RobTinlineUK]

All of our thoughts are with the community in Tumbler Ridge, and those who have lost loved ones in these appalling and incomprehensible acts of violence.

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

All of BC is wrapping the families of Tumbler Ridge with love.

Supports are available:

BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789

Kids Help Phone: Text “CONNECT” to 686868

Thank you to the emergency responders on the ground for the work they are doing.

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

The news of Tuesday’s shootings in Tumbler Ridge is deeply shocking.

My thoughts are with the families of all those killed and injured.

Britain stands with the Canadian people at this moment of profound sorrow and grief.

[Rob Tinline @RobTinlineUK]

🇬🇧🇫🇷🇺🇦 declaration signed in Paris yesterday on further action to set stable conditions for an enduring peace and Ukrainian sovereignty once a ceasefire is in place.

https://t.co/1g6EBsFf9B

[UK in Canada 🇬🇧🇨🇦 @UKinCanada]

If you do not need a visa to visit the UK for short stays of up to six months, you need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). From 25 February 2026 without an ETA you will not be able to board your transport or legally travel to the UK.

More info: https://t.co/sPq7CZgIyS

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

✅ Increasing investment.
✅ Cutting borrowing.
✅ Championing innovation.
✅ Boosting trade.

We are sending a simple message to the world: if you build here, Britain will back you.

[Tom Codrington @TomCodringtonUK]

This is the great dilemma of the moment, faced by Western democracies around the world. It's not entirely either-or, but if BC leans too heavily towards protectionism, it will never achieve its ambitious growth goals.

Read my take on it here: https://t.co/BlX9p8vstY
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[Tom Codrington @TomCodringtonUK]

BC's "Look West" economic plan offers major 🇬🇧🇨🇦 opportunities

🪖 Defence
🔬 AI & quantum
🧑‍🎓 Talent mobility
⚡ Clean energy
🦠 Life sciences

But there's a duel at the heart of it - to be both world-leading and to insulate.

1/2 https://t.co/LrXJrWQ4gz

[Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 @EmmaforWycombe]

As countries gather for @Cop30noBrasil, I’m proud the UK is driving the global action that matters - from forest finance to food security and ocean protection.

The UK is working with global partners to cut emissions, accelerate clean energy, and keep 1.5°C within reach.

#COP30

[Scottish Government in Canada @ScotGovCanada]

Amazing Job Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏

#FifaWorldCup here we come !
⚽️ 🌎 🏆

Fingers crossed we get to welcome you to Canada!

🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇲🇽

[Rob Tinline @RobTinlineUK]

Superb to have Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 both through to the 2026 World Cup in North America … and hoping Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 might yet join them.

[Tom Codrington @TomCodringtonUK]

With Canada uncharacteristically interested in rugby after the Women's World Cup, Crossley Heath School in Yorkshire picked a good moment for their rugby tour to Vancouver. Thanks David Briggs, ex-Crossley himself, for inviting me to meet them.

[Peter Kyle @peterkyle]

I will work relentlessly with our fantastic metro mayors, our friends in devolved governments and our investment partners in the UK and overseas to end this era of low growth.

Thank you, Birmingham, for having me today at the Regional Investment Summit.

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Today, after two years of conflict and suffering, we mark the first phase in ending the war in the Middle East.

The UK is providing humanitarian aid right now for those in need and will work with international partners to help rebuild Gaza and secure a lasting peace.

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

I’m appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall.

The fact that this has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more horrific.

My thoughts are with the loved ones of all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services and all the first responders.

[Tom Codrington @TomCodringtonUK]

Thanks Jake Howarth for this article on my recent visit to Whitehorse: https://t.co/PFX8ElIion via @yukonnews

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Today, we reflect on the tragic legacy of the residential school system, honour the children who never returned home, and the Survivors who carry their stories. As a nation and as a people, we pledge to build a future rooted in truth and equity. https://t.co/loITsz3ioZ #NDTR

[UK in Canada 🇬🇧🇨🇦 @UKinCanada]

Even the closest of friends can agree to disagree once in a while…

Wishing best of luck to England’s Red Roses as they face Canada in the #RWC2025 final! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏉🏟️

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

The UK has announced its recognition of the State of Palestine.

Find out more about the context of today’s historic decision ↓