Tag: William Hague

• Wednesday, May 11th 2016 - 08:58 UTC

  Falklands' defense controversy surfaces following Hague's column in support of Remain

  

  Brexit campaigners have hit out at former foreign secretary William Hague after he claimed the Falkland Islands could fall to Argentina if the UK votes to quit the EU. In comments “rubbished” as scaremongering by Leave campaigners, Mr. Hague warned of an uncertain future for Falkland Islanders.

• Tuesday, May 10th 2016 - 06:18 UTC

  Leaving the EU would be disastrous for the Falklands, Gibraltar and Ulster

  

  By William Hague - Among the most inspiring experiences of my time in politics was meeting people who, in spite of great pressure to the contrary, chose to be British.

• Wednesday, September 9th 2015 - 06:31 UTC

  Don't Be Fooled by Dialogue -- Argentina Only Wants One Answer to 'the Falklands Question'

  

  By Jan Cheek (*) (*) - On Friday 4th, Ms Cecilia Nahón, Argentina Ambassador to the United States, wrote an article for the Huffington Post, titled 'Malvinas: All Argentina Is Saying Is Give Dialogue A Chance.'

• Monday, August 24th 2015 - 11:05 UTC

  UK reopens embassy in Teheran and Iran in London; initially at chargé d'affairs level

  

  The British embassy in Iran has reopened, nearly four years after it was closed. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond attended a ceremony on Sunday in Teheran with Iranian diplomats to mark the reopening while Iran has also reopened its embassy in London.

• Thursday, March 5th 2015 - 06:23 UTC

  UK/Latam links have seen 36% rise in trade and investment, says minister

  

  Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire underlined the growing links of the United Kingdom with Latin America during the state visit of president Enrique Peña Nieto from Mexico, a country with which he feels a close affinity, and is 'integral to the success of the UK”.

• Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 07:53 UTC

  Hammond pledges new relationship with EU, reflecting the concerns of the British people

  

  Incoming Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond praised his predecessor and promised to lay the ground for “a new relationship between Britain and the EU; one that promotes our national interest and reflects the concerns of the British people”.

• Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 00:59 UTC

  Euro-skeptic tainted cabinet with Philip Hammond as Foreign Secretary

  

  British Prime Minister David Cameron pushed through his biggest government shake-up since coming to power in 2010, promoting Euro-skeptics to senior roles ahead of a national election in May next year, among them former defense minister and prominent Euro-skeptic Philip Hammond.

• Tuesday, July 15th 2014 - 06:15 UTC

  Hague stepping down as Foreign Secretary; Hammond apparent replacement

  

  William Hague is stepping down as UK Foreign Secretary, the government said on Monday, as Prime Minister David Cameron reshuffled his cabinet in an apparent attempt to build a winning team for the general election in May next year.

• Wednesday, June 18th 2014 - 23:04 UTC

  Queen Elizabeth’s birthday celebrated in Uruguay

  

  Her Majesty the Queen´s 88th birthday was celebrated at the British Embassy in Uruguay when Ambassador Ben Lyster- Binns and his wife Belinda hosted a reception for 300 invited guests.

• Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:37 UTC

  Argentina pressing Francis over Falklands' dispute, says Vatican expert

  

  Vatican officials are becoming increasingly irritated with the Argentine government after its ambassador to Britain, who is a vocal critic of the UK policy regarding the Falkland Islands, requested a private audience with the Argentine born pontiff, reports a piece by Edward Pentin, published by Newsmax.com.