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  • UK steps up aid for Northern Iraq

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening has confirmed a third round of successful UK aid drops, including much-needed shelter, to help thousands of people on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Australian PM Tony Abbott

    Foreign Secretary and Australian Prime Minister discuss Ukraine and Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 12 August 2014

    Statement following today's (Tuesday 12 August) COBR meeting and the Prime Minister’s phone call with Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.

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

  • Tornados ready to support humanitarian operations

    The Royal Air Force has sent Tornado aircraft from RAF Marham to support humanitarian operations in Iraq if required.

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

  • Britain steps up support for Iraq

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced British support for charities operating in Iraq.

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

  • UK aid drops continue over Mount Sinjar in Iraq

    Further lifesaving UK aid for thousands of displaced people has been dropped by the Royal Air Force on Mount Sinjar in Northern Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of Iraqi PM Designate

    Philip Hammond welcomes Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.

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

  • Cross-government meeting on Iraq - 10 August 2014

    Officials from across Whitehall met this morning to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's aid response.

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

  • Aircraft carrying UK aid on their way to help Iraqis

    RAF Hercules C130s are getting desperately needed aid to Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq

    The Foreign Secretary chaired a further meeting of COBR to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's response.

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

  • PM call with President Obama

    Prime Minister David Cameron and President Obama spoke this afternoon to discuss the situation in Iraq, Ukraine and the Middle East.

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

  • Emergency UK aid for displaced people in Iraq

    The UK is releasing an £8 million package of emergency humanitarian assistance for Iraq.

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

  • David Cameron statement on Iraq

    PM: "I am extremely concerned by the appalling situation in Iraq and the desperate situation facing hundreds of thousands of Iraqis."

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

  • FCO Minister condemns ISIL brutality

    Tobias Ellwood condemns the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s brutality following attacks in North West Iraq.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by persecution of Christians in Iraq and Syria

    Tobias Ellwood condemns reported threats against Christians in Iraq and Syria.

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

  • PM call with President Obama on flight MH17 disaster

    The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama on 18 July about the MH17 disaster, Israel and Gaza and negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.

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

  • PM call with President Obama

    David Cameron spoke to President Obama on 13 July 2014 on the situation in eastern Ukraine and developments in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concludes Iraq visit, welcomes convening of parliament

    Foreign Secretary William Hague concludes Iraq visit, welcomes convening of parliament, urges immediate formation of inclusive Iraqi government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister Maliki, urges political unity in Iraq

    Foreign Secretary William Hague meets political leaders in Iraq to stress importance of political unity.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Iraq, stresses importance of unity

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Iraq to stress the importance of political unity.

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