The main Conservative opposition in United Kingdom also took a highly unusual step of issuing congratulatory messages from both, the Leader of the opposition and the Shadow Foreign Secretary, to the conference last week.

Details about the conference and the extent to which both main political parties in Britain supported this conference are still emerging. When asked by a delegate about access to Party's leadership and Tamils say in a future Conservative Government's foreign policy towards Sri Lanka, Mr Hague has replied, if elected in the coming General Election, a Conservative Government will ensure that British Tamils have access to air their views, which is important to shape policy. Mr Hague was also asked whether he thinks a robust engagement is what is required with the Government of Sri Lanka to bring a permanent end to the conflict. Mr Hague has responded to this question by saying that he recognised the need to work with other International partners and Governments on this matter.