Deputy Ambassador @UKOSCE, UK Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Previously in Moscow, Ankara, Brussels, Stockholm.
Vienna
Joined December 2011
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🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 event @OSCE in Vienna today on the importance of #accountability for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Thank you to @TRPforJustice for presenting their vital work.
The UK is proud to work side by side with our EU colleagues in support of #Ukraine at the OSCE.
And Alexei Navalny’s moving memoir, which needs no further description.
After a week off, a couple more for my #2026books list. This by Catalan author Irene Solá was a beautiful tale of life and love in the mountains.
After a week off, a couple more for my #2026books list. This by Catalan author Irene Solá was a beautiful tale of life and love in the mountains.
Thought-provoking short essays by Orwell. Some written nearly a century ago, but with plenty of relevance today - across politics, media, culture, and war. #2026books
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Ukraine’s security is our security 🇬🇧🇺🇦
Backing Ukraine means helping it withstand Russian attacks, keeping essential services running and strengthening the security we all depend on.
The Chancellor has announced £10bn of economic support for Ukraine over three years.
ALT A yellow and blue graphic to reflect the Ukrainian flag. Text reads ‘We’re standing with Ukraine and protecting our shared security.’ Underneath the Budget 2026 logo is present.
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A first for the OSCE 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇮🤝🇦🇺
Today, the Security Committee and Asian Partners for Co-operation Group meet jointly for the first time, strengthening OSCE–ASEAN linkages and exchanging experiences on conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy.
@JamesFordUK
Excellent to visit Podgorica and @OSCE Mission to Montenegro this week.
An OSCE success story over 20 years of support to Montenegro.
UK 🇬🇧 will continue our close partnership with Montenegro 🇲🇪 at the OSCE in new forms over the years ahead.
@UKinMontenegro
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"Only 🇺🇦 can make decisions about its security and sovereignty." @JamesFordUK
Sovereign equality of states is the foundation of genuine dialogue. For dialogue to produce lasting peace, Russia must accept and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty.
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/g…
Thought-provoking short essays by Orwell. Some written nearly a century ago, but with plenty of relevance today - across politics, media, culture, and war. #2026books
Latest on my #2026books list: a selection of some of Roald Dahl’s short stories. Always a sting in the tail.
🇬🇧 🇺🇦 #UK support for #Ukraine.
Sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes are the foundations of the European security order agreed in the Helsinki Final Act.
Ukraine has shown it is ready for peace, including by agreeing to 🇺🇸 ceasefire proposal.
Russia has responded with attacks on energy infrastructure.
The 🇬🇧 will support 🇺🇦 and constrain Russia’s war machine for a just and lasting peace.
UK statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/a…
Latest on my #2026books list: a selection of some of Roald Dahl’s short stories. Always a sting in the tail.
Antony Beevor’s classic on D-Day 1944. I read it to understand better what my (paternal) Grandad went through: as an 18 year old volunteer in the British Army he took part in the D-Day landings on Juno beach. #2026books
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20 years on from the killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, the @MediaFreedomC – which the UK chairs with Finland – has called on Russia to bring those responsible for her murder to justice, and ensure the safety of journalists who speak truth to power.
The Media Freedom Coalition has published a statement marking 20 years since the assassination of Anna Politkovskaya.
"Impunity for crimes against journalists and media workers cannot prevail."
Full statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/jo…
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The UK stands with the International Criminal Court and we stand united with our partners in strongly disagreeing with sanctions imposed on the Court.
The ICC must be permitted to continue its critical work holding perpetrators of the most horrific international crimes to account.
ALT We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC. As committed supporters of the ICC we regret and strongly disagree with the announcement of sanctions to be imposed upon the Court by the United States. If put into effect, these sanctions will have a significant impact on the Court’s work, its dedicated staff and their families. They work every day to bring those accused of the most serious international crimes to justice and to support their victims. We remain both united in our support for the ICC and committed to engaging in constructive and inclusive dialogue with non-States Parties as we prepare for the Assembly of States Parties in December 2026. We will continue to work together to support the Court’s vital work, uphold the rules-based international system, and advance accountability.
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This morning along with @ZelenskyyUa I visited Pryluky in Ukraine, the site of a horrific attack by Russia earlier this week.
22 innocent people lost their lives there, including tragically 5 children, as a result of Putin's barbaric war of terror on the Ukrainian people.
My message was clear: we will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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Ukraine has declared a Day of Mourning following Russia’s latest strikes in Chernihiv region.
The UK stands with Ukraine. Russia must end its attacks and respect international humanitarian law.
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/r…
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Russia must grant @ICRC immediate access to Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Humanitarian workers must be protected.
International humanitarian law must be upheld.
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/a…
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At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, the UK called for accountability for Russia’s violations and a full, unconditional ceasefire leading to a just and lasting peace.
#WHDC2026 🇬🇧🇺🇦
🇬🇧 statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/h…
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Human rights and democracy are essential to security: the only real route to peace and prosperity across our continent.
The UK strongly supports the @OSCE comprehensive approach to security, and the work of @osce_odihr.
🇬🇧 statement at #WHDC in Warsaw:
gov.uk/government/speeches/w…
🇬🇧 UK support for @osce_odihr: human rights and democracy are essential to security.
Human rights and democracy are essential to security: the only real route to peace and prosperity across our continent.
The UK strongly supports the @OSCE comprehensive approach to security, and the work of @osce_odihr.
🇬🇧 statement at #WHDC in Warsaw:
gov.uk/government/speeches/w…
🇬🇧🇺🇦 The facts of Russia's war against Ukraine: gov.uk/government/speeches/t…
The facts are clear. Russia chose, without provocation, to invade Ukraine and violate its OSCE commitments.
Its conduct of the war has led to grave, documented abuses.
Russia can end this war. It must now choose peace.
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UK statement: gov.uk/government/speeches/t…
Antony Beevor’s classic on D-Day 1944. I read it to understand better what my (paternal) Grandad went through: as an 18 year old volunteer in the British Army he took part in the D-Day landings on Juno beach. #2026books
Latest to add to my #2026books list, by @SimonMcDonaldUK. Read it mainly for reflections on the past; full of wise thoughts for the present and future too. This point on Jekyll and Hyde is important for any leader, and indeed anyone.
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I also had a fruitful catch-up with my UK colleague @Ed_Miliband. I thanked him for the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine and our strong partnership.
We discussed countering Russia’s growing security threats to Ukraine and Europe. These challenges demand urgent and decisive action, and the UK continues to lead by example.
We also followed up on the agreements reached during the UK Prime Minister’s recent visit to Ukraine and his meeting with President of Ukraine, and coordinated further steps to advance their implementation.
