London, April 10: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Friday reiterated Britain’s call for freedom of navigation, making it clear that the Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls.
UK Stresses ‘Free Navigation’ as Global Trade Hit
“In my Mansion House speech, I made clear: the Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls. The blocking of this vital waterway is hitting trade around the world and prices here at home. “Freedom of navigation means navigation must be free,” Cooper, also the Labour MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, posted on X.
In my Mansion House speech, I made clear: the Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls.
The blocking of this vital waterway is hitting trade around the world and prices here at home.
Freedom of navigation means navigation must be free. pic.twitter.com/7u71pwcM3S
— Yvette Cooper (@YvetteCooperMP) April 10, 2026
UK Working with Allies to Restore Key Shipping Route
On Thursday, the UK Foreign Secretary stated that London has been working with partners to support the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and to promote a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict.
“We’re working with allies across the world to help people back here in the UK,” said Cooper.
Last week, Cooper led talks with more than 40 countries, where discussions were held on the urgent need to restore freedom of navigation for international shipping.