Tag: United Kingdom

Saturday, June 7th 2014 - 03:52 UTC
Foreign Office will continue to raise Falklands' sovereignty issue with the US

The UK will continue to raise the issue of sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and the right of self determination of the Islanders with the United States administration at very senior levels, according to the UK government response to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 07:43 UTC
Over 100 British MPs come out in support of Argentina and condemn 'vulture funds'

More than 100 British Members of Parliament have signed a resolution of support for Argentina in the fight against hedge fund holdout investors, and warned that if the United States Justice System ruled against the nation it could fall into default.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 00:47 UTC
UK Minister Simmonds to visit Miami and Sao Paulo to support the English team

UK Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds is scheduled to visit Sao Paulo and Miami to promote the travel safety 'Be On The Ball' campaign, preparing fans for the World Cup and to support the English team.
Saturday, May 31st 2014 - 07:15 UTC
Germany and UK disagree on candidate for next EU Commission president

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she wants former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker to become the next EU Commission president. But some European leaders have voiced opposition to the move, including the British government who argue that Mr. Juncker is too much of an EU federalist and called for “a lengthy process to find consensus”.
Tuesday, May 27th 2014 - 08:14 UTC
UKIP makes history: breaks traditional British bipartisanship

The victory of Britain’s euro-skeptic UK Independent Party in European elections broke the traditional British bipartisanship for the first time in over a century. UKIP party swept to victory riding a tide of Euro-skepticism and anxiety about immigration to beat Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives and the opposition Labor party.
Saturday, May 24th 2014 - 07:43 UTC
The 1978 'nominal' co-sovereignty secret project for Gibraltar, with UK, EEC and Spain's guarantee

A form of “nominal” co-sovereignty to be guaranteed UK, Spain and the EEC was proposed by Gibraltar Chief Minister, the late Sir Joshua Hassan, in January 1978, according to papers newly-released to The National Archives.
Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 11:06 UTC
Falklands reaffirms right to self-determination on UN charter and documents going back to 1960

The Falklands Islands reaffirmed its right to self determination supported by the UN charter and different resolutions going back to 1960, and at the same time accused Argentina of doing its utmost to damage the Islands economy.
Monday, May 19th 2014 - 12:04 UTC
British MEP alleges UK torpedoed Spain's 2020 Olympics' bid because of Gibraltar

The British Government torpedoed Spain’s bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games as a reprisal for the Spanish Government’s hard line stance on Gibraltar, Sir Graham Watson has claimed.
Monday, May 19th 2014 - 09:44 UTC
New Commons' Defense Committee chairman supported by Labor and Lib-Dem

Conservative MP Rory Stewart has been selected to chair the British House of Commons defense committee. In a short statement to the Commons, Speaker John Bercow said 479 MPs voted in the election for the post. In the final round of voting, Mr Stewart got 226 votes. His rival, Julian Lewis received 212 votes. There was one spoilt ballot paper.
Monday, May 19th 2014 - 09:15 UTC
Falkland Islands governor 'disrespectful' towards Argentina; Islanders would be better off under Argentina

Argentine ambassador in London, Alicia Castro blasted Falklands Governor Colin Roberts claiming he has been disrespectful towards Argentina, insisted every country is aware that Argentina would never again invade the Falklands and underlined Islanders would be much better off under Argentine sovereignty since, “as all other provinces they could elect their own governor, and not have to live under an envoy from the Queen”.