Comms & Media for @FalklandsinUK π«π°| Former @HouseofCommons Staffer | Always optimistic Spurs fan | Views my own
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Will Bateman retweeted
Great to see the new Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) @BrittenNorman Islander arrive in the Falklands yesterday. π©οΈ
The first Islander aircraft to be fully manufactured in the UK for over 50 years, we're delighted to welcome the latest addition to the fleet! π«π°
Will Bateman retweeted
Another very busy meeting of the Falkland Islands All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in Parliament earlier today.
We were also delighted to welcome Parliamentarians from both Houses and to be joined by the Minister for the Overseas Territories, @Uma_Kumaran. π«π°π¬π§
Will Bateman retweeted
Join us for a quick visit to beautiful Bleaker Island in the Falkland Islands! π«π°ποΈ
From penguins to birds and sea lions to dolphins, Bleaker Island is a natural haven for a huge variety of Falklands wildlife. π§π¬
Will Bateman retweeted
Wishing a very Happy 362nd Birthday to the @RoyalMarines from the Falkland Islands. π«π°π¬π§
The Royals have a long history of extraordinary service in the Falklands and so to all - serving, veterans and cadets - we sincerely thank you.
#PerMarePerTerram
Will Bateman retweeted
Wishing the very best of luck to the mighty Falklands Hockey teams as they take part in a tournament in Chile! ππ«π° π¨π±
We have five teams competing over the next few days - follow the Falkland Islands Hockey Association page for updates πfacebook.com/profile.php?id=β¦
Will Bateman retweeted
With the clocks going back earlier this morning, the Falklands are now only three hours behind the UK! π«π°π¬π§β°
#FallBack
Will Bateman retweeted
"The Falkland Islands are British and will remain so because that is the overwhelming will of the Falkland Islanders" π£οΈ
The Prime Minister @andyburnham reiterating the UK's unwavering commitment to the Falklands and our Islanders in response to a question from @Peter_Dowd. π«π°π¬π§
Will Bateman retweeted
"The Islanders have overwhelmingly expressed their wish to remain British. No amount of intimidation or economic coercion from Buenos Aires will change that."
Shadow Falklands Minister @morton_wendy restating the @Conservatives support for the Falklands and our Islanders. π«π°π¬π§
Will Bateman retweeted
"The Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands are British. The UK has no doubt about its sovereignty over them and their surrounding maritime areas." π£οΈ
Overseas Territories Minister @Uma_Kumaran underlining the UK's strong support for the Falklands. π«π°π¬π§
Will Bateman retweeted
"I also raised the Falkland Islands and the clear and declared will of the Islanders to remain British... we will also always do whatever it takes to uphold their will." π£οΈ
The Prime Minister, @andyburnham, reiterating the UK's strong support for the Falklands today. π«π°π¬π§
Will Bateman retweeted
The Falkland Islands Government are so pleased to be back at the Conservative Party Conference this year! π«π°π΅
Visit Team Falklands at Stand 30 to learn more about wonderful Islands, beautiful environment and excellent Islanders! π
#CPC26
Will Bateman retweeted
βThe United Kingdom will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Falkland Islands Government and the Falkland Islanders.β βοΈ
A strong statement from @Uma_Kumaran, Minister for the Overseas Territories, underlining the UKβs unwavering support for the Falklands. π«π°π¬π§
The Falkland Islands are British. We will always defend the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination.
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Read the United Kingdom's response to Argentina's latest attempt to undermine the rights of Falkland Islanders below.
![Argentina's decision to initiate arbitration against the United Kingdom under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is the latest attempt to undermine the rights and livelihoods of the people of the Falkland Islands. The people of the Falkland Islands have freely and democratically chosen their future, and they have every right to develop and manage their natural resources without intimidation, coercion or interference from others. Hydrocarbon activities on the Falkland Islands continental shelf are regulated under Falkland Islands law and conducted in full accordance with international law, including UNCLOS. This week we made clear to Argentina's ambassador to the United Kingdom that efforts to obstruct lawful economic activity in the Falkland Islands are not acts of responsible international engagement; they are deliberate attempts to undermine the prosperity and economic security of a self-governing people. [STATEMENT CONTINUES]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HTe_JQXXMAAhmXY.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Argentina's decision to initiate arbitration against the United Kingdom under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is the latest attempt to undermine the rights and livelihoods of the people of the Falkland Islands. The people of the Falkland Islands have freely and democratically chosen their future, and they have every right to develop and manage their natural resources without intimidation, coercion or interference from others. Hydrocarbon activities on the Falkland Islands continental shelf are regulated under Falkland Islands law and conducted in full accordance with international law, including UNCLOS. This week we made clear to Argentina's ambassador to the United Kingdom that efforts to obstruct lawful economic activity in the Falkland Islands are not acts of responsible international engagement; they are deliberate attempts to undermine the prosperity and economic security of a self-governing people. [STATEMENT CONTINUES]
Will Bateman retweeted
The Falkland Islands Government are delighted to be returning to the Labour Party Conference this year! π«π°π΄
Come and find the Falklands Team at Stand D15 to hear more our beautiful Islands, wonderful environment and extraordinary Islanders! π
#LPC26
Will Bateman retweeted
A very warm Falklands welcome to @IcelandFoods, who are soon to become our very first UK high street retailer in the Islands. π
We're looking forward to seeing the new store open in Stanley in December! π«π°π¬π§βοΈ
Iceland set to open store in Falklands and become first UK high street retailer on islands
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Will Bateman retweeted
For today's #FalklandsDay, here's a short thread on the history of our National Day. π§΅π«π°
Celebrated annually on 14th August, Falklands Day marks the first recorded sighting of our Islands in 1592 by the English explorer John Davis. βοΈ
Will Bateman retweeted
Wishing all a very Happy #FalklandsDay as we celebrate the first recorded sighting of our Islands back in 1592. π«π°
To mark the day, we asked Islanders what self-determination means to them and why having the right to decide their own future is so important. π
Will Bateman retweeted
Recently, we caught up with @FalklandsRepUK about his time up in Scotland for the @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games. π
From supporting Team Falklands to meeting the First Minister of Scotland and many others, itβs been a busy few weeks representing the Falklands. π«π°π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Will Bateman retweeted
Fantastic article here from @Glasgow_2026 about the mighty Falkland Islands Bowls Team. π€©
From practicing in the Islands' school hall to competing with the world's best at the Commonwealth Games, Team Falklands are doing us all very proud! π«π°π
glasgow2026.com/news/4547678β¦
Will Bateman retweeted
You may have seen the Falkland Islands in the news recently, but there is much more to discover! π€©
From incredible wildlife and beautiful scenery to a welcoming community of over 3,600 people from over 70 nationalities, the Falklands are an extraordinary place. π«π°
Will Bateman retweeted
On this day in 1982, the British Task Force flagship HMS Hermes returned to Portsmouth following service in the Falklands War.
Greeted by a flotilla of small boats and thousands of people, Hermes replied with a 17-gun salute. π«π°π¬π§
#Falklands44
