Baroness Chapman of Darlington

I know Keir Starmer to be a hard working, dedicated, serious man. I have never worked with anyone who cares more about this country and its people than he does.

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Disgraceful to see @WFP trucks hit by RSF drones in Sudan.   Civilians are starving. Aid workers and humanitarian operations bringing vital food should never be targeted.   Humanitarian workers mus...

Extremely alarmed by the escalating violence across South Sudan and attacks on humanitarian operations in Upper Nile and Jonglei. Civilians must be protected and humanitarian access restored. We ca...

The UK’s new approach to Africa means working together as partners to solve problems. Mozambique is currently facing the worst floods in a generation. We are providing search and rescue services...

Sky’s report highlights the plight of those caught up in Mozambique flooding, and how international players - including the UK - have been supporting the rescue and recovery effort. https://t.co/6v...

Up to 56 million women have female genital schistosomiasis - a disease few have heard of that can cause pain, infertility and increased risk of cancer. The UK is backing @COR_NTD research this #W...

Today I met UK Search and Rescue teams in Mozambique, responding to some of the worst flooding in a generation. The UK has provided emergency supplies through the UN, including shelter and clean w...

Mozambique has one of the highest adolescent pregnancy rates in the world. This morning I met young women who are getting family planning support with help from the UK. Our modern partnership i...

An urgent conversation with @DMiliband. @RESCUEorg Emergency Watchlist flags the world's most urgent humanitarian crises and the global action we must take to address these challenges. Sudan to...

With this Government, UK aid spending is about impact, transparency and value for money. Less money spent better. Unlike the previous government, we will publish all decisions and impact assessmen...

Civilians in Sudan are facing horrific suffering in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. We must ensure life‑saving aid reaches those who need it most.   I met NGO leaders to discuss UK action to...

The UK is supporting the UN and the Government of Burundi with refugees fleeing the conflict in eastern DRC. We continue to urge all parties to honour commitments made under the Qatar 🇶🇦and US🇺🇸 p...

The UK is backing global organisations with proven results.   Great to discuss with new @WorldBank MD @Paschald how the @WBG_IDA Fund is unlocking £4 for every £1 we invest.   This supports 1.9 bil...

The UK’s world-class universities are among our greatest assets - producing generations of world leaders, top scientists and cultural icons. Our International Education Strategy will grow educati...

Celebrating Sudanese cultural identity is a precious act of resilience in the face of war. I was pleased to visit @almasartfounduk’s exhibition, which is safeguarding Sudan’s artistic heritage fo...

By funding world-class research, the UK and @wellcometrust helped deliver the first Ebola vaccine and tested COVID-19 treatments. I met @jarottingen to sign a new partnership, backing scientists t...

80 years since the first @UN meeting in London, the UK partnership with the UN remains vital. As humanitarian crises worsen - like Sudan where millions face brutal fighting and famine - I spoke ...

Today marks 1000 days of war in Sudan - the worst humanitarian crisis this century. I spoke to Sudan Tribune about how the UK is providing vital aid and working with others to bring the war to an...

Many congratulations to @BarhamSalih on being appointed the next UN High Commissioner for Refugees. I look forward to building on our strong relationship with UNHCR.