Last week I led my first delegation of businesses as the UK’s Trade Envoy to southern Africa. We had a very productive and promising few days in Angola, which has massive potential for growth and for increased trade and investment links with the UK. 30+ UK business leaders and many more from Angola came together to identify the opportunities.

This week I met with Hamish Falconer, the government minister for the Middle East to talk about the situation in Palestine and Israel.

Recently, I met with Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian Authority Ambassador, alongside a group of engaged and committed MPs. Over the past months, we have been holding regular meetings with Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer and the Foreign Secretary’s team to express our strong concerns on these important issues. Our ongoing discussions with Ambassador Zomlot have deepened our understanding of the regional situation, and I am very grateful for the time, insights, and frien