Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt MP said: Today was an historic day for Iraq. I congratulate the Iraqi people on another successful election. I also congratulate the Iraqi security forces and electoral authorities for ensuring a peaceful and … read more
A Downing Street spokesperson said: The Prime Minister held a telephone call with US President Donald Trump this evening. The Prime Minister began by congratulating the President on the safe return of three US citizens who had been held in … read more
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has responded to the report of the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee on whether to provide a Legislative Consent Motion to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill. He said: We have worked hard over the past year … read more
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington MP today [Friday 11 May] used a major business speech in Edinburgh to call on the Scottish Government to back the EU (Withdrawal) Bill next week, and provide Scottish businesses with … read more
Mr Mundell was there to remember the island’s contribution to World War One and the loss of two British troop ships carrying American soldiers to fight alongside the Allies. The sinking of SS TUSCANIA (5 February 1918) and HMS OTRANTO … read more