Yvette Cooper

Robert Bush’s actions were utterly abhorrent, and my thoughts are with all the bereaved families in Hull who have been so badly let down. In the wake of this horrific case, we will now bring forwa...

My thoughts today have been with Alice, Bebe and Elsie, their families, the survivors, and all those affected by the Southport attack two years ago. We stand with them now and always. We also pay ...

Since I became an MP, there have been 22 attempts to reform social care but instead the problems have just got worse. More families have been let down. Our NHS has felt more pressure. We can’t keep...

So pleased to welcome our brilliant team of ministers and PPSs to the DHSC Ministers @DianaJohnsonMP @karinsmyth @Alison_McGovern @ChrisMcDonaldMP Gillian Merron @JamesFrith And PPSs @SoniaKuma...

It’s a real honour to be appointed Health Secretary by Andy Burnham - 27 years after I worked on the first NHS Cancer Plan as a junior health minister. I’m looking forward to working urgently to ...

Russia’s atrocious overnight strikes have caused death, injury and destruction to civilians in Kyiv and across Ukraine. We condemn these appalling attacks which reflect Putin’s desperation. The U...

Yesterday I paid my respects following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He played a defining role in Qatar's history and strengthening the friendship between the UK an...

At the Palestine Donor Group event today with the Palestinian Prime Minister and international partners. The UK is providing £10m for the UN Horizon Fund to support Palestinian led recovery in Ga...

My thoughts are with the friends, family and colleagues of Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden passing. He was a steadfast supporter of the NATO alliance and unrelenting in his support fo...

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was a respected leader who strengthened the longstanding Qatar-UK friendship. My sincere condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,...

I was very sad to learn the news of Ann Widdecombe's passing, and I am shocked to hear the circumstances of her death. She was a formidable presence in our public life, long after she left the Co...

Saddened by the devastating wildfires in Almeria. My thoughts are with all those affected, including British nationals. We are in close contact with the Spanish authorities and stand ready to supp...

A stronger Europe within a stronger NATO. Here in Ankara, the UK and our allies are stepping up together to strengthen our defence, increase our deterrence and our support for Ukraine. The partne...

Two years of Labour Government foreign policy. Leadership abroad to deliver for the British people back at home. In an unstable world we work to protect our security, increase our prosperity an...

In April, I had the privilege of joining Their Majesties on a historic State Visit to the United States for #America250. Today we honour a partnership that spans the Atlantic. Happy 4th July to...

For anyone to act on behalf of Iran and to plan and carry out an attack on a journalist, on British soil, is deplorable. Today’s sentence sends a clear message to the Iranian regime and those who ...

Civilians in Sudan have already endured the worst of atrocities. The RSF must halt their attack on El Obeid. The UK has called today's debate at the @UN_HRC because hundreds of thousands more li...

Russia has again chosen escalation over peace with this deplorable onslaught on Kyiv, including dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones killing and injuring civilians, including children.   We wi...

Good to meet Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi yesterday @badralbusaidi. The UK and Oman share a close and longstanding partnership. We discussed work to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, s...

The situation in Gaza is desperate. Today the UK is announcing £23m for @UNRWA to deliver vital support including food, water, education and medical support for Palestinian refugees. There must be...