MP for the Aldershot Constituency since 2017 • Minister of State for the Armed Forces,
@DefenceHQ
• Promoted by Dick Brown, ANHCA, 6 Union Street, GU11 1EG.
Approval of $61 billion of military aid for
#Ukraine
by 🇺🇸 is a highly significant moment.
Along with more aid from 🇬🇧 & allies, it is a major boost for 🇺🇦's Armed Forces & sends a powerful message to Putin: the world continues to stand united in defence of freedom.
@DefenceHQ
Grateful to
@LeoDochertyUK
for his inaugural visit as Minister for the Armed Forces to
@UKinFrance
in
#Paris
- strengthening ties and building on the legacy of 120 years of Entente Cordiale.
#EC120
In his first engagement as Minister for the Armed Forces,
@LeoDochertyUK
visited Aldershot Garrison today to receive an update from Home Command and to meet members of the Ranger Regiment to find out more about their work.
Delighted to be back at
@DefenceHQ
as Minister of State for the Armed Forces and joining a great Ministerial team.
Looking forward to continuing the excellent work of
@JSHeappey
- championing our Armed Forces who keep us safe 24/7 at home and around the world! 🇬🇧
Pleasure to meet
@AmbDuchene
again today to discuss shared priorities and celebrate the 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 relationship in this
#ententecordiale120
anniversary year.
A pleasure to welcome Minister
@LeoDochertyUK
to the French Residence to discuss international, bilateral and European issues of common interest. 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 🇬🇧
#EntenteCordiale120
On
#BelarusFreedomDay
we mark Belarus’ declaration of independence in 1918. We reaffirm the UK’s solidarity with the Belarusian people and pay tribute to those who continue to strive for a free and independent Belarus in the face of relentless repression.
The UK-Germany friendship spans politics, security, culture, art and beyond.
A very useful visit to Berlin this week, meeting
@GermanyDiplo
colleagues to discuss how our partnership can continue to go from strength to strength.
In Berlin, Minister
@tobiaslindner
and I reflected on the successful UK-Germany Strategic Dialogue held this month, where the Foreign Secretary reiterated the importance of strength, resilience and unity from our two nations in the face of today’s global challenges.
Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Sláinte to everyone marking the occasion in Ireland, the UK and in Irish communities worldwide.
#StPatricksDay
@IrelandEmbGB
The UK-Ukraine TechBridge now offers access to pro bono training in core tech skills, generously provided by industry partners. This training will support Ukrainians' continued professional growth and further strengthen one of the country's key sectors.
Last Friday, Year 9s and sixth formers welcomed Farnborough's local MP,
@LeoDochertyUK
. The girls enjoyed asking intriguing questions, which was particularly important on
#InternationalWomensDay
, when we remembered the women who fought for the right to vote.
A brilliant visit to Gibraltar - The UK Government remains committed to supporting Gibraltar’s future prosperity and will not compromise on sovereignty.
Thank you for your hospitality!
🇬🇧🤝🇬🇮
Great to see first-hand how UK funding is helping Gibraltar’s work to increase the capacity for imports by sea.
We continue to support Gibraltar’s economy and infrastructure, to ensure its resilience in any scenario.
Fantastic to be back in Gibraltar. We are working side-by-side to conclude an agreement with the EU.
I underlined the UK’s firm commitment to Gibraltar to Chief Minister
@FabianPicardo
.
🇬🇧🇬🇮
On International Women’s Day, I pay tribute to the women and girls fighting for freedom worldwide.
Maria Kolesnikova, a political activist imprisoned by the Belarusian regime, has had no contact with family or friends for over a year. I call for her immediate release.
Today is a day for the history books as Sweden becomes NATO’s 32nd ally.
With the accession Sweden becomes more secure and NATO becomes more secure.
Thank you 🇬🇧 for your steadfast support throughout our path towards membership.
We are ready –
#WeAreNATO
.
2024 will mark 50 years of a divided Cyprus. Today I met María Angela Holguín Cuéllar, UN Secretary General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus. The UK stands ready to support her work with the leaders to begin a new chapter.
@UN_CYPRUS
Yesterday I chaired the first Interministerial Group on 🇬🇧🇪🇺 relations of 2024.
Great to have NI Ministers
@little_pengelly
&
@moneillsf
back in these discussions following the restoration of the NI Executive. Thank you to
@vaughangething
&
@AngusRobertson
for joining too.