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Sarah Montgomery

@SEMontgomery

Senior UK civil servant focused on international policy and migration. Former humanitarian lead, regional envoy and trade counsellor in FCDO. Views my own.

 London, England
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Joined August 2010
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Keir Starmer
@Keir_StarmerJan 23
We will never forget the sacrifices of those who served in Afghanistan.
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Home Office
@ukhomeoffice5 Sep 2025
For over two centuries, the Home Secretary has safeguarded the nation. Today, we begin a new chapter as we welcome @ShabanaMahmood to the Home Office as the new Home Secretary.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood pictured outside the Home Office building.

ALT Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood pictured outside the Home Office building.

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❝I am honoured to have been appointed as Foreign Secretary. UK diplomacy has never been more important. I look forward to representing and promoting British interests around the world.❞ – Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper being welcomed into King Charles Street by Permanent Under Secretary Sir Oliver Robbins.

ALT Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper being welcomed into King Charles Street by Permanent Under Secretary Sir Oliver Robbins.

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The United Kingdom stands with Ukraine today, and every day.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky

ALT Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky

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Ukrainians have never taken independence for granted. It takes daily dedication, unity, courage, resilience, volia, and many more – values that are being cherished and defended in Ukraine today.  We know what we are fighting for and continue to defend our freedom every single day. #StandForFreedom #StandWithUkraine
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Just when it seems there are no words left to describe the living hell in Gaza, a new one has been added: “famine”. This is not a mystery — it is a man-made disaster, a moral indictment and a failure of humanity itself. Famine is not only about food; it is the deliberate collapse of the systems needed for human survival. People are starving. Children are dying. And those with the duty to act are failing. As the occupying power, Israel has unequivocal obligations under international law — including the duty of ensuring food and medical supplies of the population. We cannot allow this situation to continue with impunity. No more excuses. The time for action is not tomorrow — it is now. We need an immediate ceasefire, the immediate release of all hostages and full, unfettered humanitarian access.
Image from António Guterres (@antonioguterres)
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy22 Aug 2025
The confirmation of famine in Gaza City is utterly horrifying and wholly preventable. The Israeli government’s refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza has caused this man-made catastrophe. This is a moral outrage. My statement: gov.uk/government/news/forei…
Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate

Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement in response to the famine declared in the Gaza Governorate as determined by the Famine Review Committee.

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The UK is doing all it can to alleviate Palestinian suffering in Gaza. Today we've announced a new humanitarian aid package. This includes vital funding for @UKMed, who have already treated over 500,000 Gazans over the course of the conflict.
Graphic dated 21 July 2025 with black and orange text that reads 'Israel/Gaza: UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza', laid over a photograph showing an injured boy in Gaza talking to a clinician in a UK Med field hospital.

ALT Graphic dated 21 July 2025 with black and orange text that reads 'Israel/Gaza: UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza', laid over a photograph showing an injured boy in Gaza talking to a clinician in a UK Med field hospital.

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David Lammy
@DavidLammy21 Jul 2025
The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Alongside 25 other partners, the UK message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and a full resumption of aid. gov.uk/government/news/joint…
Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

The UK and 31 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChief20 Jul 2025
Just spoken to @_jwhittall, our superb head of @ochaopt. He’s in Deir el Balah, Gaza, with Israeli airstrikes intensifying. Surrounded by our team, and civilians we stay to help. Exceptional courage and integrity on humanitarian frontline. They are best of UN. And all of us.
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Stability in the Middle East is essential for global security. The UK did not participate in the strikes overnight, and we are engaging with partners to urge de-escalation.
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Martin Harris@MartinHarrisOBE13 Apr 2025
Palm Sunday. As I worshipped with Ukrainian friends here in Kyiv, Russia launched ballistic missiles at the centre of Sumy, bringing horror, death and destruction on this holy day. This Easter Russia chooses not to pursue peace, but to wage its vicious war against its neighbour.
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HM Treasury
@hmtreasury7 Mar 2025
NEWS: The first £752m of a £2.26bn loan to Ukraine has been transferred. The funds will help to bolster Ukrainian military capability and will be paid back using profits generated on sanctioned Russian sovereign assets.
Text: First loan instalment sent to Ukraine

ALT Text: First loan instalment sent to Ukraine

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We marched in solidarity 🇺🇦 Used our voice at the HRC & Conf. on Disarmament Walked out when Russia spoke We welcomed 🇺🇦 Ministers Supported Ukraine’s TPR Shared the story of nearly 20k Ukrainian children taken to Russia Last week & for as long as it takes We #StandWithUkraine
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Rachel Reeves
@RachelReevesMP1 Mar 2025
Britain stands with Ukraine. 🇬🇧🇺🇦
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 11 Downing Street.

ALT Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 11 Downing Street.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 11 Downing Street.

ALT Chancellor Rachel Reeves meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 11 Downing Street.

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Keir Starmer
@Keir_Starmer1 Mar 2025
My support for Ukraine is unwavering. The UK stands with you, @ZelenskyyUa.
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The UK will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) profile pictureKeir Starmer
@Keir_Starmer1 Mar 2025
It was an honour to welcome @ZelenskyyUa to Downing Street and reiterate my unwavering support for Ukraine. I am determined to find a path that ends Russia's illegal war and ensures a just and lasting peace that secures Ukraine’s future sovereignty and security. Slava Ukraini.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for bilateral meeting in 10 Downing Street.

ALT Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for bilateral meeting in 10 Downing Street.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for bilateral meeting in 10 Downing Street.

ALT Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for bilateral meeting in 10 Downing Street.

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David Lammy
@DavidLammy1 Mar 2025
Important to welcome @andrii_sybiha to London today ahead of tomorrow’s Summit. We stand with Ukraine today, for the next century, and beyond.
Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) profile pictureAndrii Sybiha 🇺🇦
@andrii_sybiha1 Mar 2025
Upon @ZelenskyyUa arrival to London, I was glad to meet with @DavidLammy. We discussed recent international developments and coordinated steps to strengthen Ukraine’s and transatlantic security. We can rely on the UK’s leadership. Our goal is a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

ALT Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

ALT Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

ALT Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

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The @UN General Assembly has voted in favour of a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, consistent with the UN Charter, including the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. The UK was proud to co-sponsor this resolution and vote in favour. The UK stands with Ukraine.
Adoption of resolution 79/266

ALT Adoption of resolution 79/266

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) profile pictureForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
@FCDOGovUK24 Feb 2025
Three years of a full-scale and illegal war. Today, and for as long as it takes, the UK continues to stand with Ukraine 🇬🇧🇺🇦
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