MPs send solidarity and appreciation to Cuba for humanitarian work during covid-19 pandemic
Grahame Morris MP, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba in the British parliament sent a message of solidarity to the Cuban people and appreciation for the work of Cuban medical brigades during the coronavirus pandemic on 20 May.
In a video message recorded for the Cuban parliament, he contrasts the international solidarity shown by Cuba to countries fighting the virus to the US’s tightening of its blockade against the island even further in recent months.
Extraterritorial impact of the blockade is “contrary to international law” says UK Government
The British government reiterated its opposition to the US blockade of Cuba in a reply to a parliamentary question on 18 May.
Wendy Morton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said that US counterparts were “aware of our opposition to the embargo” and that the British government was “working actively with the Cuban Government” to “support UK companies wishing to do legitimate business with Cuba.”
British government reiterates its opposition to the US blockade on Cuba
The British Conservative government reiterated its opposition to the unilateral US blockade against Cuba and assured that its US counterpart is aware of the UK position on the issue, we knew today.
According to information disclosed on Tuesday by the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, a British Foreign Office official assured the House of Commons that the Executive authority headed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson does not support this measure against the Caribbean island.
Cuban Ambassador participated in event to commemorate Sandino's 125th Birthday
The Cuban Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Bárbara Elena Montalvo Álvarez, participated in the virtual Panel Discussion to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Augusto César Sandino's birth, which was held under the theme "Anti-imperialism and Solidarity in Times of COVID 19".
Cubans in UK raise over 31,000 dollars for Cuba
The association of Cubans living in the United Kingdom announced today that it has raised 26,000 sterling pounds (almost 31,500 dollars) to help patients infected with Covid-19 in the Caribbean island.
“We did it! Thanks to all those who helped”,the organization Cubanos en UK posted in their web page, from where 28 days ago they started a campaign to acquire components of artificial ventilators that Cuba cannot buy due to the US blockade.