Tag: William Hague

Wednesday, May 15th 2013 - 22:21 UTC
UK parliament rejects EU referendum amendment despite 114 Tories votes

A total of 114 Conservative MPs have backed an amendment to the Queen's Speech “expressing regret” an EU referendum bill was not part of the government's agenda for the year ahead. Euro-sceptic Tories forced the vote as part of efforts to make Prime Minister David Cameron's pledge for a poll in 2017 binding.
Thursday, May 2nd 2013 - 07:18 UTC
Foreign Office and Parliament plan strategy ahead of Scotland’s independence referendum

Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the publication of the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee Report on foreign policy considerations for an independent Scotland. The Foreign Affairs Committee announced its inquiry into ‘the foreign policy implications of and for a separate Scotland’ on 18 July 2012.
Friday, April 12th 2013 - 05:49 UTC
G8 Foreign ministers condemn North Korea but could not agree on Syria

G8 foreign ministers strongly condemned North Korea over its nuclear program on Thursday but failed to bridge divisions over Syria beyond calling for more humanitarian aid for victims of the conflict.
Thursday, April 11th 2013 - 18:18 UTC
Controversy over the cost of the funeral; William Hague to the rescue

The cost of Lady Thatcher’s funeral next Wednesday will be revealed afterwards, but the Daily Mirror has estimated it could be as high as £10m. The taxpayer is expected to foot most of the bill, with the Thatcher family agreeing to make an unspecified contribution.
Foreign Secretary Hague said Britain could “afford” to cover some of the costs.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 07:20 UTC
G8 Foreign ministers summit in London takes off wish ambitious agenda

The United Kingdom is hosting G8 Foreign ministers in London for a two-day meeting beginning Wednesday, when they will discuss the situation in the Middle East, including Syria and Iran; security and stability across North and West Africa; Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and climate change.
Monday, April 8th 2013 - 18:50 UTC
Margaret ‘changed Britain forever’ and gave real inspiration to those living without political freedom

Margaret Thatcher changed Britain forever but also gave hope and real inspiration to people behind the Iron Curtain and all those living without political freedom, said Foreign Secretary William Hague on the death of Baroness Thatcher.
Thursday, March 14th 2013 - 09:23 UTC
Falkland Islands’ referendum message to Argentina: “intimidation of Islanders must cease”

The Argentine government demands to control the Falkland Islands against the wishes of the people who live there are fundamentally incompatible with modern democratic values and attempts to intimidate the Islanders must cease, said Foreign Secretary William Hague in an update to Parliament.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 14:25 UTC
Hague calls on all countries to accept results of Falklands’ referendum and support the Islanders

All countries should accept the results of the Falklands’ referendum and support the Islanders as they continue to develop their home and their economy, said on Tuesday Foreign Secretary William Hague following on the overwhelming weekend vote to remain as a British Overseas Territory.
Wednesday, March 6th 2013 - 10:59 UTC
As president for 14 years, “Chavez left a lasting impression on Venezuela and more widely”

The UK Foreign secretary has paid tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who he said left a “lasting impression” on his country. Chavez, 58, died on Tuesday after being seriously ill with cancer, ending his 14-year rule.
Monday, February 25th 2013 - 20:21 UTC
Kerry refuses to comment on Falklands’ referendum; US position remains unchanged

Starting in London his first trip overseas as the new US Secretary of State, John Kerry kept strictly to US policy on the Falkland Islands and refused to comment on the coming referendum when Islanders are expected to decide on their political status and future.