UK and US ‘share same assessment of Iran threat’, says Hunt
The UK and US both believe there is a “heightened threat” posed by Iran, Jeremy Hunt said as he intervened in a transatlantic spat over the response to Tehran.
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US military disputes British general’s doubts over Iranian threat to US
The US military has countered doubts expressed by a British general about the potential threat Iran poses to the US and its allies amid fears America is sliding towards war with the Islamic Republic.
Hunt calls for ‘decisive’ increase in UK defence spending after Brexit
Britain should be prepared to “decisively” raise the proportion of national income it spends on defence once it has left the EU, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.
Rory Stewart: Tories would lose four million voters with tougher Brexit stance
The Conservative Party could lose four million voters if it takes a harder line on Brexit and tries to “outdo” Nigel Farage, the newest Cabinet minister has warned.
May urges Corbyn to work with Government to agree Brexit deal
Jeremy Corbyn has been urged to work with the Government to agree a compromise deal to break the Brexit deadlock.
May urges MPs to support cross-party efforts to break Brexit deadlock
Theresa May has issued a rallying cry to MPs urging them to support cross-party efforts to “break the deadlock” and get a Brexit deal through the Commons.
Starmer: Tory leadership contest ‘most important’ thing for many in Cabinet
Cabinet ministers place more importance on the next Tory leadership contest than Brexit, Sir Keir Starmer has claimed, in a swipe at the Foreign Secretary’s warning that a customs union would not be a “long-term solution”.
Customs union not a long-term solution after Brexit – Jeremy Hunt
A customs union would not provide a “long-term solution” to Britain’s trade relationships after Brexit, Jeremy Hunt has said, as he suggested a breakthrough in cross-party talks could come within days.
Foreign Secretary meets Kenyan children living with HIV and Aids
Jeremy Hunt has met children living with HIV and Aids as he visited a slum area in western Nairobi.
Jeremy Hunt issues warning on persecution of Christians
Political correctness has contributed to the failure to address the persecution of Christians around the world, Jeremy Hunt has claimed, as a report warned the situation was close to meeting the definition of genocide.
Hunt condemns Russian ‘weapons of disinformation’ over Salisbury attack
Russia used “weapons of disinformation” to spread the Kremlin’s version of events about the Salisbury nerve agent attack last year, Jeremy Hunt has said.
Hunt plants tree at UK embassy in memory of Ethiopian Airlines crash victims
Jeremy Hunt has planted a tree at the British embassy in Ethiopia in memory of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines disaster in March.
Hunt: UK military involvement in Africa could increase amid terror threat
Jeremy Hunt has warned of the growing threat posed by terrorist organisations in sub-Saharan Africa as he suggested the UK’s military involvement in the region could be increased.
US claims Huawei poses ‘unacceptable risk’ anywhere in 5G network
The US has delivered a fresh warning that there is no safe level of involvement by Chinese tech giant Huawei in the 5G networks of Western powers.
Jeremy Hunt sets out vision for UK to be ‘partner of choice’ across Africa
Jeremy Hunt is beginning a week-long trip to Africa with the goal of boosting trade and diplomatic links as the UK seeks post-Brexit allies.
Next Tory leader must be somebody who believes in Brexit, says Hunt
The next leader of the Conservative Party must be “somebody who believes in Brexit”, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said, in a barely-veiled hint at his own ambitions.
Farage claims UK democracy under threat if Brexit not delivered
Theresa May has been warned that Brexiteer anger will “explode” if she strikes a Brexit pact with Jeremy Corbyn to keep the UK closely tied to the European Union.
IS bride is entitled to apply for legal aid, says Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has defended the right of Islamic State (IS) bride Shamima Begum to apply for legal aid after being stripped of her British citizenship.
Legal aid for IS teenager Shamima Begum makes me uncomfortable – Jeremy Hunt
The Foreign Secretary has said giving Shamima Begum access to legal aid to challenge the decision to deprive her of UK citizenship would make him “very uncomfortable”.
Hunt warns of danger to May if voting in the European elections goes ahead
Theresa May could struggle to hang on to power if she cannot get her Brexit deal through Parliament before the European elections, the Foreign Secretary has warned.
Amal Clooney ‘honoured’ to take up media freedom role
Amal Clooney says she is “honoured” to be appointed a special envoy on media freedom.
Jeremy Hunt tells judge he has asked Egypt to help find missing British girl
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says Egyptian government ministers have been asked to help find a 12-year-old British girl who went missing more than seven years ago and is thought to be living in Cairo.
Husband of jailed charity worker delivers flowers to Iranian Embassy
The husband of jailed British charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has delivered flowers to the Iranian Embassy in London to mark the third Mother’s Day since she was imprisoned.
Tory heavyweights appear to gear up for potential leadership bid
Several senior Tories appear to have begun manoeuvres to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister after another Brexit defeat reignited speculation that her days in Downing Street are numbered.
Foreign Secretary to meet with family of Scottish Sikh held in India
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to meet the family of a Scottish Sikh who has been held in India without trial.
Who are the likely runners and riders to replace the Prime Minister?
Theresa May’s announcement to Conservative MPs that she is prepared to step down for the second phase of Brexit talks should her EU withdrawal deal pass has sparked speculation about who might replace her.
Theresa May takes hunt for Brexit breakthrough down to the wire
Theresa May was working down to the wire to find a Brexit breakthrough before Tuesday’s crucial vote by MPs on her Withdrawal Agreement, with speculation mounting of last-minute talks with Jean-Claude Juncker.
SNP pressure has not changed PM’s stance on granting independence vote
The Prime Minister’s spokesman has said the UK Government’s position has not “changed one bit” on demands for a second Scottish independence referendum.
Brexit talks with Brussels ‘deadlocked’ as Commons showdown looms
Brussels’ patience with Theresa May appears to be wearing thin ahead of Tuesday’s Commons showdown on Brexit.
May fights to save her Brexit plan amid warnings of another crushing defeat
Theresa May is battling to save her Brexit strategy as negotiations with the European Union remain “deadlocked”, amid warnings that the Prime Minister is heading for another crushing defeat in Tuesday’s crunch Commons vote.