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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington has written to the Electoral Commission, the Wales Electoral Coordination Board and the Scottish Elections Management Board.…
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Secretary of State has reappointed on nomination from the Royal Academy, Grayson Perry as Trustee on the British Museum Board for a second term of 4 years from 2 April 2019
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington has written to the Electoral Commission
The British Ambassador, Carolyn Davidson spoke at the celebration of HM Queen Elizabeth II birthday celebration in Guatemala.
The UK expressed its concern about restrictions to democratic space in the DRC, including the intimidation of journalists and internet shut downs following the recent elections.
The British Embassy in Guatemala, Prensa Libre and Guatevisión formalized a strategic alliance to develop five forums with university students and political parties nominating candidates for the Presidency of the Republic.
Statement by David Clay, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Open Briefing on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan.
A campaign to raise public awareness of the North of Tyne Combined Authority mayoral election and encourage people to register to vote begins today.
The British High Commission encourages Nigerians to turn out and vote on Saturday 9 March in elections for State Governorships and State Houses of Assembly.
Statement and Right of Reply by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council on Venezuela
Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, congratulates President Buhari on securing a second term as the Nigerian President
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Burundi.
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP, at Make UK's (EEF) annual dinner.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon opening speech at the Governing Council meeting on 29 January 2019.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon delivered a speech on democratic participation at the Community of Democracies on 29 January 2019.
Sir Alan Duncan gave an update to the House of Commons about the situation in Venezuela and the UK's support for interim President Juan Guaido.
Statement on behalf of the UK and European countries on Venezuela.
Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith, gave a speech at the SOLACE (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives) on democratic engagement.
The United Kingdom and the United States reaffirm their support for free, fair and peaceful 2019 elections in Nigeria.
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