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  • RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission

    Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today in the fight against ISIL.

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

  • Sumario de la posición legal del Gobierno Británico sobre la acción militar en Irak contra el Estado Islámico

    Esta nota expone la posición del gobierno sobre los fundamentos jurídicos para desplegar las fuerzas armadas del Reino Unido en una acción militar en contra de sitios estratégicos y fortalezas militares del Estado Islámico (…

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

  • The Friends of Syria today expressed their support once again

    Remarks to Press Conference by UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond following the Ministerial Meeting on Syria with the Syrian Coalition

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

  • Downing Street statement on recall of Parliament

    The Speaker has agreed to the Prime Minister’s request to recall Parliament this Friday.

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

  • PM reaction to murder of aid worker David Haines

    "Today, the whole country will want to express its deep sympathy for David Haines’ family", says Prime Minister David Cameron.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Prime Minister al-Abadi on new Iraqi government

    Foreign Secretary hails formation of Iraqi Government as important step in tackling threat from ISIL.

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

  • PM phone call with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon: September 2014

    The Prime Minister spoke to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon about Ebola, Iraq, Ukraine and the UN General Assembly.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hails deeper international commitment to tackle ISIL

    Foreign Secretary welcomes powerful international commitment to tackle ISIL and support Iraq.

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

  • NATO Summit 2014: PM speaks at North Atlantic Council meeting

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke at the North Atlantic Council meeting on the future of NATO and the need to adapt to face new threats.

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

  • NATO Summit 2014: PM speaks at Afghanistan session

    David Cameron welcomed attendees to the NATO Wales Summit and paid tribute to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

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

  • PM's statement to Parliament on opposition to ISIL terrorism

    Following murder of American journalist Steven Sotloff, Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement on opposition to ISIL.

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

  • Speech to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

    Foreign Secretary speech to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on 2 September 2014.

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

  • Humanitarian supplies reach Amerli

    The RAF has delivered over 10 tonnes of food and water to the Iraq town of Amerli

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

  • Foreign Office Minister promotes political unity on visit to Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood has made his first visit to Iraq.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq

    Frank Baker has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq.

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

  • New UK aid package for Iraq focuses on vulnerable women and children

    Justine Greening travelled to Iraq to see first-hand how UK support is helping people affected by the fighting

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

  • FCO Minister condemns further Iraq attacks

    Tobias Ellwood condemns attacks across Iraq that killed over 50 people and calls for inclusive government to fight terrorism

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

  • Government Security Envoy to the Kurdistan region of Iraq appointed

    The government is increasing efforts to defeat ISIL terrorists, appointing Lieutenant General Sir Simon Mayall as Government Security Envoy.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns Iraq mosque attack

    Tobias Ellwood condemns attack on Iraqi mosque killing more than 70 people & calls for inclusive government to fight terrorism.

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

  • More UK aid flights into Erbil deliver food and essential kit for aid workers

    Two more UK aid flights carrying emergency food and tents for displaced Iraqi families have arrived in northern Iraq

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