Stephen Doughty is MP for Cardiff South and Penarth

Concerned by reports from Romanian authorities of Russian interference in their presidential elections.

Romanian elections should be decided only by the Romanian people, freely and fairly. 

The UK remains a resolute Ally and friend to Romania and is confident in its democracy.

The Met Office has issued a red weather warning. Cardiff Airport’s runway will be closed between 3am and 11am on Saturday 7 December 2024. Passengers due to fly are advised to contact their airline or tour operator. . Diolch. Thank you.

A number of Christmas events have been cancelled across Wales this weekend due to Storm Darragh - including Winter Wonderland in Cardiff and Swansea.

🚨 Following advice from The Met Office around Storm Darragh, which is set to affect large parts of the country, @WelshRugbyUnion has postponed all community rugby fixtures across all ages scheduled for Saturday 7th December. 👇

Including all @SuperRygbiCymru Round 10 fixtures,… https://x.com/i/web/status/1865067965688783239

“All of our water, our ecosystems are literally the lifeblood of our planet.” Stephen Doughty MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories

This Friday, dive into the wonders of the ocean – its resilience, challenges, and the efforts to protect it. Don’t miss the global premiere of… https://x.com/i/web/status/1864343711209148847

The situation in Gaza is catastrophic.

Gazans are in desperate need of food and shelter as the winter sets in.

I’ve been in Egypt, Palestine and Israel this week calling for unimpeded aid to Gaza, an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

✅ Mission-driven
✅ Focused on delivering real change
✅ Committed to the priorities of working people

That is @Keir_Starmer’s Labour Government.

This government has a Plan for Change.

Our long-term missions will improve the lives of working people and strengthen our country.

Progress will be measured by ambitious milestones.

This is what @Keir_Starmer’s Plan for Change will mean for you 👇

We will fix the foundations, repair the damage, reform government and rebuild Britain.

We will deliver change.

We are living in very dangerous times, with war here on our continent in Europe and instability around the world

There is one country whose hand is in so much of it, and that is Russia

Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy arrives at #NATO with a clear message for Allies

📆 Day 1 of #ForMin:

NATO Foreign Ministers met in the NATO-Ukraine Council with 🇺🇦 Minister @andrii_sybiha and new 🇪🇺 EU High Representative @kajakallas.

Ministers also welcomed His Majesty @KingAbdullahII of Jordan 🇯🇴 for a discussion on NATO’s southern neighbourhood

Ukraine's security is our security

Foreign Minister @andrii_sybiha 🇺🇦 joined Allies last night to discuss Ukraine's irreversible path to #NATO membership

Today, Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy 🇬🇧 will urge Allies to step up their support for Ukraine

I am determined to make the UK one of the best places to invest and do business in the world.

Congratulations, @KemiBadenoch, on becoming the Conservative Party’s new leader.

The first Black leader of a Westminster party is a proud moment for our country.

I look forward to working with you and your party in the interests of the British people.

“Putin will not stop at Ukraine.”

“We can be sure that Iran and North Korea are exacting a heavy price from Russia for their support.”

“Where there is death and chaos, President Putin's hand is rarely far behind.”

🇬🇧 🇺🇳 @BWoodward_UN on the UK’s Security Council Presidency.

My thoughts are with those who have lost their lives, their families and all those affected by the devastation caused by the extreme flooding in Spain.

The UK stands with Spain during this difficult time.

"There are histories that go untold, and they matter. They lift the shoulders of young people from black, minority ethnic backgrounds."

Last night we invited some familiar faces to a reception to celebrate the contributions black Britons have made to this country, as… https://x.com/i/web/status/1852048919569764779

The Labour Party wishes Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across Britain a happy and joyful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.

El Gobierno británico expresa su más sentido pésame a las víctimas de las trágicas inundaciones en España: nuestros pensamientos están con sus familias y con todos los afectados.

He ofrecido el apoyo del Reino Unido a mi amigo @jmalbares.

The UK government expresses its heartfelt condolences to those affected by the tragic floods across Spain - our thoughts are with those that have lost their lives, their families and all those affected.

I have offered the UK's full support to my friend @jmalbares.

Happy Diwali to all those celebrating across the UK, I wish you and your family a joyful celebration.

This is a time of coming together, abundance and welcome, and a moment to fix our eyes on the light which always triumphs over the darkness.

UNRWA is the only organisation able to deliver at the scale needed in Gaza.

With the rest of the UN Security Council, we expressed grave concern at legislation that will make UNRWA’s operations in the OPTs near impossible. It is totally wrong. Israel must ensure UNRWA can… https://x.com/i/web/status/1851740980049010997

The UK’s alliance with Portugal dates back to the 14th century, with our shared values continuing to this day 🇬🇧 🇵🇹.

I welcomed @PauloRangel_pt to London for a discussion on working together to support Ukraine, invest in clean energy and urge de-escalation in the Middle East.

Turkey is an indispensable ally to the UK.

@HakanFidan and I are committed to strengthening our security and building business opportunities for British and Turkish people.

We continue that work today as we develop a Bilateral Cooperation Framework to drive forward progress.

A landmark Budget, by the first female Chancellor, my friend, @RachelReevesMP.

We will fix the foundations and deliver the change Britain needs.

The choices I have made today are the right ones for our country.

To restore stability to our public finances, protect working people, fix our NHS and rebuild Britain.

If the Tories disagree with these then they must answer:

What choices would they make?

We promised we wouldn’t increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT for working people.

We have delivered on that promise.

Today, the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP announced her Budget.

This included the largest real terms funding settlement for @WelshGovernment and £25 million for the maintenance of Welsh coal tips.

#Budget2024