Tag: Andrew Rosindell

Thursday, January 26th 2012 - 18:58 UTC
MP proposes British Overseas Territories be represented in Westminster

Conservative backbench MP Andrew Rosindell has called for the Isle of Man and other Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands to be represented in Westminster.
Monday, December 26th 2011 - 11:27 UTC
“People must know full facts” about Argentina’s intentions in the Falklands

Many Members of Parliament and in the Lords, from all parties, are totally committed to standing up for the Falkland Islands and rebutting the actions of Argentina, according to Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell and Secretary of the Falkland Islands Group in Westminster. He added people must know the true facts and intentions behind Argentina’s actions.
Sunday, December 11th 2011 - 20:00 UTC
Battle Day in London – A New Chairman for the Association

Falklands Battle Day was commemorated in Britain this year on Saturday December 10th at the Cenotaph, in fine sunny weather.
Friday, December 2nd 2011 - 15:34 UTC
Falklands 2012, “a moment of genuine celebration in all Overseas Territories”

British Prime Minister David Cameron reiterated before Parliament his support for the Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands, and their right to remain British. Cameron made special mention to the fact that next year in the anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands “which will be a moment for genuine celebration in all Overseas Territories”
Wednesday, September 14th 2011 - 21:57 UTC
Preparations for Falklands’ war victory to be celebrated thirty years on

Plans are being drawn up for celebrations to mark next year's 30th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, reports Wednesday the Evening Standard. The UK Ministry of Defence, Foreign Office and Falkland Islands government are working on how best to commemorate the 1982 conflict with Argentina.
Wednesday, September 14th 2011 - 06:19 UTC
UK reiterates support of Gibraltar sovereignty and will protest naval incident

Any discussions that UK has on Gibraltar with Spain “reflect our clear position on sovereignty, which is that the UK will never enter into arrangements under which the people of Gibraltar would pass under the sovereignty of another state against their wishes” Europe Minister David Lidington has said.
Monday, August 29th 2011 - 08:26 UTC
MPs criticize “offensive” comedy on Lady Thatcher and ‘Falklands’ obsession’

A new “grossly offensive” comedy on Channel 4 portraying Lady Thatcher as a sex-starved Falklands War obsessive, and mocking her frail mental health, has been criticised by MP's.
Wednesday, June 15th 2011 - 18:36 UTC
Falklands’ sovereignty “is not negotiable. Period”, says British PM Cameron

British Prime Minister, David Cameron, sent a clear message on Wednesday during a Parliamentary speech regarding Argentina’s claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands as the British leader stated that sovereignty “is not negotiable. Period!”
Friday, July 23rd 2010 - 22:32 UTC
British Deputy PM admits Gibraltar is a “sensitive topic” in the Cleggs’ home

Britain's deputy prime minister, Nicholas Clegg, joked in the House of Commons this week that Gibraltar “is a sensitive topic” in his home, which he shares with his Spanish wife, Miriam Gonzalez Durantez.