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In an interview on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 on Sunday 6 February, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the current situation in Egypt.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomed the commitment from the new Tunisian government and paid tribute to the Tunisian people.
Prime Minister David Cameron said that the Egyptian Government should be "taking steps to show there is a clear, credible and transparent path towards transition".
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt talks to the Head of the Foreign Office Crisis Group Emma Wade about the consular response to the current situation in Egypt.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemned intimidation and arrest of human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that if the Government has anything to do with the violence then it should be "stopped and stopped instantly".
In his video blog this week, Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks about the situation in Egypt and its impact on the region and the Middle East Peace Process.
Foreign Secretary William Hague described the intimidation and harassment of journalists as unacceptable and disturbing.
The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain have issued a statement on the situation calling for a transition process to a broad-based Government to start now.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, Egypt
Statement by the Prime Minister on the situation in Egypt, issued jointly with European heads of state.
Prime Minister David Cameron called for an end to the violence describing the scenes in Cairo as "despicable" and said they should not be repeated.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that real and visible change, needs to take place, and needs to begin now.
Spokesperson says Foreign Office will study President Mubarak's proposals to the Egyptian people.
The EU Foreign Ministers urge the Egyptian authorities to seek a peaceful and constructive way forward based on a serious and open dialogue with all political forces.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has updated Parliament on the consular and political situation in Egypt.
Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed his deep concern about the ongoing violence in Egypt and emphasised the need for peaceful reform.
"We remain deeply concerned about the level of violence we have witnessed over the past few days."
A joint statement by Prime Minister David Cameron, President Nicolas Sarkozy and Chancellor Angela Merkel on the situation in Egypt.
Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed concern at the violence surrounding today’s protests, calling for all involved to refrain from violence.
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