Cats and Kittens

The UK has some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and it is only right that we continue to improve our world-leading standards.

Freedom of Religion and Belief

My ministerial colleagues and I are committed to defending freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all, and to promoting respect between different religious and non-religious communities. Indeed, promoting the right to FoRB is one of the UK's longstanding human rights priorities.

Israel and Palestine

I can assure you that I share the UK’s longstanding commitment to a two-state solution, where two equal and sovereign states, Palestine and Israel, live side by side in peace and mutual respect; and that I am following all developments, including the ongoing efforts of ministers and British offic

Make Misogyny a Hate Crime

I am proud that this country is built on the historic values of unity, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Misogyny goes directly against these values and it is completely unacceptable that anyone in our society should face intimidation or discrimination.