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Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is in his interest - and his interest alone.
To expand his mafia state into a mafia empire.
This government will call out Putin’s imperialism for what it is.
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David Lammy
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David Lammy
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MP for Tottenham, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
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Deeply saddened by news of the plane crash overnight in South Korea.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the people of South Korea and Thailand, and all those that have lost loved ones.
Welcome Finland and Estonia’s swift action following damage to cables in the Baltic Sea.
The UK stands ready to support alongside our Allies and we will continue to work together to ensure our collective security.
Dr Manmohan Singh’s bold economic reforms transformed India’s economy.
His legacy continues to shape modern India, and his vision laid the foundations for today’s thriving UK-India partnership.
My deepest condolences to his family and the Indian people.
This year, today marks two very important religious festivals.
Wishing all those who celebrate a very merry Christmas, and all members of the Jewish community here in the UK and across the world our best wishes this Chanukah.
Putin has chosen Christmas Day to strike innocent civilians in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy is right, this is inhumane.
Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people. We will stand with them on this day and every day.
To all of my constituents and everyone beyond, I wish you a joyful and peaceful break and a very merry Christmas.
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Today's report from on Sudan is deeply alarming.
Over 24 million people are affected by hunger and famine is rapidly spreading.
Urgent action is needed to find a political solution and prevent further suffering.
Frontline work never stops.
This Christmastime, called aid workers to thank them for their efforts to solve the most pressing crises we're facing.
Tanya, Will and Harriet spoke about working in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza, and their hopes for 2025.
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Appalled by the news from Magdeburg this evening. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and with and our German friends at this awful time.
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I am horrified by the atrocious attack in Magdeburg tonight.
My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected.
We stand with the people of Germany.
As Russia continues to launch brutal missile attacks on Kyiv, a beautiful city I was honoured to visit in September, I want to share a message to all our Ukrainian friends.
You have our ironclad support now and into 2025.
Slava Ukraini!
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It was great to meet with Indian business leaders alongside yesterday, as we continue to build on UK-India ties.
Together, we are driving growth, clean energy and tech investment.
The UK deeply values its partnership with Poland.
As NATO allies working together to bolster European security and defence, we continue to stand united in our support for Ukraine - this winter and beyond.
Good to see you again my friend . 
Russia's Medvedev’s gangster threat against Times journalists smacks of desperation.
Our newspapers represent the best of British values: freedom, democracy and independent thinking. I stand with .
The UK and Cyprus have a thriving partnership, and the shared ties between our people are at its heart.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and I are committed to strengthening the relationship and exploring new opportunities for cooperation to meet our growth agenda.
Today the UK has exposed and sanctioned those behind the shadow fleet.
Let this be a warning to those who enable Putin’s illegal war against Ukraine. Eroding the Kremlin’s war chest remains my personal mission, and I will not back down.
We are also responding to Russia’s systematic attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure with £35m of new UK funding for emergency humanitarian support and vital repairs to the energy system.
These horrendous attacks only deepen our resolve and support for Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine
Today, and I met with our Australian friends and at AUKMIN.
The UK and Australia have a long and enduring friendship, and we will continue to strengthen these ties through close cooperation on our security and growth.
Alongside our allies we strongly condemn the DPRK's support for Russia’s barbaric war.
We will continue to impose costs on Russia and DPRK for this dangerous expansion of the war, and will support Ukraine to defend itself for as long as it takes.
Economic growth is central to this government’s international agenda.
Joining CPTPP will boost our already close partnerships with 11 dynamic countries and create new opportunities for British businesses and investors 
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Today, the UK has become the twelfth member of the CPTPP, a trade group of countries in Asia, the Americas, and now Europe.
This offers businesses new market access opportunities that will bring growth to the UK.
Growth is the number one mission of the UK government.
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As the son of Guyanese parents, it was a huge honour to be back in Guyana as the UK’s Foreign Secretary.
This is the fastest growing economy in the world, and I’m determined for us to grow more together.
Thank you for the warm welcome yesterday.
