Building Foundations for a New Middle East Underscored by Peace and Prosperity
Our Mission
The UK Abraham Accords Group is a non-partisan and non-profit, UK based organisation dedicated to supporting the implementation and expansion of the historic peace agreements known as the Abraham Accords. The organisation was launched in the British Parliament in September 2021, marking the first anniversary of the Abraham Accords. The Israeli, UAE and Bahraini ambassadors to the United Kingdom appointed The Rt Hon Sir Liam Fox (formerly the British Secretary of State for Defence, and also International Trade) as Chair of the UK Abraham Accords Group. Dr Fox is supported by Freddie Russell, Executive Director.
The UK Abraham Accords Group’s mission is to establish a successful parliamentary group to build and maintain bi-partisan support within the UK political system for the Abraham Accords. It also seeks to develop trade, governmental and cultural cooperation, and promote peace and economic prosperity in the region.
Furthermore, the UK Abraham Accords Group strives to cut across old divides in parliament, government and the media, reflecting the changing nature of the Middle East. The UK Abraham Accords Group also aims to promote social responsibility, inclusiveness, and embrace high principles of governance as part of the mission.
Our Team
Rt Hon Sir Liam Fox
Chairman, UK Abraham Accords Group
The Rt Hon Sir Liam Fox has been a Conservative Member of Parliament for North Somerset since 1992. In John Major’s Government he served as a Minister at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and as Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of the Treasury). He had previously served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Michael Howard, then Home Secretary.
Between 1997 and 2010, he held several roles on the Conservative Party Opposition Front Bench such as Constitutional Affairs Spokesman, Shadow Health Secretary, Conservative Party Chairman, Shadow Foreign Secretary and Shadow Defence Secretary.
In May 2010, Prime Minister David Cameron appointed him Secretary of State for Defence. In 2013, he published ‘Rising Tides’ a book analysing crucial world issues with Tony Blair, Condoleezza Rice, Malcolm Rifkind and Donald Rumsfeld.
Between July 2016 and July 2019, he served in Prime Minister Theresa May’s Government as Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade. As International Trade Secretary he was tasked with creating the UK’s first Independent Trade Policy for 40 years post-Brexit. During his time in post he strongly argued for global trade liberalisation, championed free trade and supported a rules-based system with WTO reform.
He was the UK’s Nominee to be the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation in 2020, nominated by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on behalf of the UK Government.
Before entering politics, Sir Liam worked as an NHS doctor and then as a family GP. He is also a former Civilian Army Medical Officer and Divisional Surgeon with St John Ambulance. In 2012, he founded the military charity ‘Give Us Time’.
He was born in Scotland and attended St Bride’s High School, the biggest comprehensive state school in Europe, before studying medicine at the University of Glasgow Medical School.
Freddie Russell
Executive Director, UK Abraham Accords Group
Prior to joining the UK Abraham Accords Group Freddie spent three years working in the House of Commons, first as Parliamentary Assistant and then Deputy Chief of Staff to the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP. During this time he assisted in the passing of the Down Syndrome Act, Dr Fox’s campaign as UK nominee for Director General of the World Trade Organisation and the foundation of the UK Abraham Accords Group. Receiving recognition for his 'dedication and commitment to supporting a thriving parliamentary democracy’.
Prior to joining Parliament he studied Politics and History at the University of Sussex and spent time teaching English in Hong Kong.
Freddie works closely with the Chairman and the Board to develop and implement strategies that will establish, build and maintain bi-partisan support within Parliament for the Abraham Accords Group.
Matthew Davies
Policy Director, UK Abraham Accords Group
In 2022, Matthew graduated from the University of Glasgow with a 2:1 in History and Politics. He then completed his Masters in International Relations at King's College London, graduating with a distinction.
Prior to working for the UK Abraham Accords Group, Matthew was an intern at F&R Strategy Group, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.