🇬🇧 Diplomat. Husband. Dad. Former UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN and to Spain and Andorra

Joined October 2013
Simon Manley retweeted
Congratulations to President @LulaOficial on your re-election - a true victory for democracy and progressive values. I look forward continuing to work together as we create opportunities for people in the UK and Brazil.
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Simon Manley retweeted
Wow. 🏆
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The best player in the world. Our 2026 #BallonDor winner: HARRY KANE! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆
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Simon Manley retweeted
The world cannot ignore what is happening in Sudan. One year on from the mass atrocities in El Fasher, the UK is sanctioning those linked to these and other atrocities, and strengthening support for survivors and communities at risk of famine.
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Simon Manley retweeted
Congratulations to @LulaOficial on his re-election. Together, our two governments have promoted shared values of democracy, social justice and climate action since 2024 and look forward to continuing to do so. His victory is a historic win for the global progressive movement.
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Simon Manley retweeted
We welcome @MariaCorinaYA's return to Venezuela. It is another encouraging sign of the progress being made towards a more open and democratic future. The UK will continue to support an inclusive political process that delivers free and fair elections for all Venezuelans.
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Simon Manley retweeted
The UK congratulates the students of Serbia on their victory in today’s parliamentary elections. We welcome the commitment to a peaceful transition of power & look forward to working with the new government on reforms to strengthen democracy, the rule of law & media freedom.
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81 years ago, the @UN Charter came into force, with international law at its core. The UK believes international law must apply equally and fairly to all. That’s why we back @DapoAkandeLaw for the @CIJ_ICJ: an exceptional, independent lawyer who shares those values.
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Oh my 💙🤍💙🤍💙 (and over the side for whom my late grandfather played as a junior...)
A 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 STAR PERFORMANCE 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Conflict. Climate change. Migration. Economic shocks. New technologies. No country can tackle the biggest challenges facing our world alone. When the challenges are shared, the solutions have to be shared too. #UNDay
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Happy United Nations 🇺🇳 Day. The last best hope of humanity. And worth fighting for.
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My X anniversary. 13 years since I was preparing to head to @ukinspain in my first post as ambassador. I would celebrate with a beautiful autumnal shot from my morning run 🏃‍♂️ but it's pouring down ☔️ in London so here's one from yesterday morning with thanks to all my followers
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Simon Manley retweeted
A pleasure to speak to the UN diplomatic community about the role of @CIJ_ICJ in peacefully resolving disputes and upholding human rights. If elected to serve, I will draw on my global experience to strengthen the rule of law.
Outstanding legal expertise. Global experience. Independence. Integrity. Professor @DapoAkandeLaw would be a powerful champion for the rule of law and justice for all. The UK is proud to support his election as a judge of the International Court of Justice.
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Simon Manley retweeted
My statement on the deadline for bids for the E1 settlement tender ⬇️
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There's always a drama to the Clifton Suspension Bridge however often I see it
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Nice to see some proper autumn 🍂 colours emerging in West London - rather than just the desiccated browns of our drought-ridden summer...
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Simon Manley retweeted
Britain on the world stage, acting in our national interest.
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💙🤍💙🤍 #COYRs
Simply 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 🤩
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I thank His Majesty King Charles III for the audience. It is important for me to have the opportunity to personally thank him for his unwavering support for Ukraine. We appreciate all the assistance provided by the United Kingdom. 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 @RoyalFamily Pictures are by Aaron Chown from Press Association.
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A good meeting with UK Prime Minister @AndyBurnham in London. We value our partnership and continue working together for security. I briefed Andy in detail on Russian attacks against our cities, our people, and critical infrastructure. Wave after wave of drone attacks throughout the day and night today. Russia launched 124 drones overnight alone, and another 145 during the day. And right now, there are still more than 40 “shaheds” in our skies. They attack energy infrastructure, logistics, and railways. We managed to shoot down a significant number of the drones, but some got through. In terms of scale, this is one of the largest attacks. It is clear that the Russians are trying to take advantage of the problems with Starlink in Ukraine, as our interceptor drones depend on this connection among other things. That is why it is especially important right now to strengthen our air defenses and provide Ukraine with everything it needs to protect lives. Today, a decision was made to accelerate deliveries of British-made air defense systems to Ukraine to counter jet-powered “shaheds.” And I am very grateful for this timely and much-needed assistance. I thank Andy, the people of the United Kingdom, the government, and His Majesty for their solidarity and support for our country during this brutal Russian war.
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