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  • Minister for Europe welcomes peaceful conduct of elections in Kosovo

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken following Parliamentary elections in Kosovo on 12 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jeremy Browne speaks on Government's approach to supporting democracy around the world

    At the launch of the UK's 'How to Note on Electoral Assistance', Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne gave a speech setting out the Government's approach to supporting democracy and free and fair elections overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK launches election ‘how to’ guide to support democracy

    The Department for International Development and Foreign and Commonwealth Office Ministers Stephen O’Brien and Jeremy Browne will today set out the government approach to supporting democracy and free and fair elections over…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "A serious and deteriorating problem in the Turks and Caicos Islands"

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham and Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan have updated Parliament on the situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore announces appointments to the Boundary Commission for Scotland

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore MP today announced the appointment of Mrs Paula Sharp as a member of the Boundary Commission for Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes stance of West African States over elections in Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary said that the Economic Community of West African States have "sent a clear and unequivocal message that Cote d’Ivoire’s neighbours are determined to uphold democratic principles".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Your community needs you

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction Today I want to launch a new type of talent show. It&rsquo…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary expresses the UK's concern about situation in Cote d’Ivoire

    The UK calls on all parties to respect the results announced by the Independent Electorial Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New powers put Londoners in the driving seat

    Londoners are set to benefit from an unprecedented devolution of power from Whitehall, Communities and Local Secretary Eric Pickles announced…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes HRH Crown Prince of Bahrain to the UK

    The Foreign Secretary welcomed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Bahrain, underlining the Coalition Government’s commitment to building its relationship with Bahrain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister's Questions: 30 November 2010

    Tuition fees and electorial register accuracy were on the agenda at this month's Deputy Prime Minister's Questions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Referendum on Further Powers for Assembly another step closer, says Welsh Secretary

    The referendum on further powers for the National Assembly for Wales has moved a step closer following the approval of the referendum Order …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 19 November 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Lord Young and Peers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Engaged and attuned: Britain as a good European

    Speech by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, on the role of the UK in the European Union

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for political reform

    Local authorities are to be given the power to compare the electoral roll with other publicly available databases.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vision for political reform: speech by the Deputy Prime Minister

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's keynote speech on political reform.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number 10 Press Briefing: afternoon from 16 November 2010

    From the Prime Minister's Spokesperson on: royal wedding, Ireland, Andrew Parsons/Nicky Woodhouse and Guantanamo detainees.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa "welcomes" final report from election observers in Ethiopia

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham described the European Union Observers report "as fair, balanced and credible" following elections in Ethiopia on 23 May.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress in Afghanistan is the "top foreign policy priority for the Government"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that it "remains vital to our national security that Afghanistan be able to maintain its own security to prevent al-Qaeda from returning".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish Parliament election rules change for the better

    The rules around electing MSPs to the Scottish Parliament will be modernised and made simpler and more efficient thanks to changes introduced in Westminster.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government