Good afternoon,

Given the exceptional circumstances in the Middle East, I am contacting all constituents with this one-off email to provide the latest advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Please find below.

British nationals currently in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates should register their presence to receive direct updates from the FCDO.

To register: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-office-travel-advice-updates

The FCDO phone lines are also open 24/7 to provide consular support to affected British nationals. Those with enquiries or concerns should call +44 20 7008 5000.

Individuals must follow advice from the local authorities and sign up to receive information and alerts, including when it is recommended to shelter in place. If you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building or designated shelter. An interior stairway or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection.

Read if you are affected by a crisis abroad. This includes guidance on “how to prepare for a crisis” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis”. You can also read the National Emergency Crisis Disaster Management Authority’s guidance across numerous emergencies.

I can entirely understand the concern of constituents with loved ones, friends and family currently in the Middle East – particularly those countries where military activity has been reported. If you are personally affected, or are a constituent who has family wishing to get in touch as they are affected, please contact my office on 020 7219 2081 or email me at

james.cartlidge.mp@parliament.uk

I will keep constituents updated as best I can, through my social media pages and through my Constituency Newsletter. Please find a link to sign up HERE.

Regards,

James

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