
Stephen Doughty was appointed Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 8 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Cardiff South and Penarth in July 2024.
The Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is a senior role within the UK government, responsible for specific areas of international policy and diplomatic relations. The responsibilities of the Minister of State can include regions such as Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, or thematic issues like international development, trade, human rights, and climate change. The FCDO itself is tasked with protecting and promoting British interests worldwide, providing aid, and working towards global security and prosperity.