**UK Minister Speaks Out on Georgia**
The UK’s Minister of State for Europe, Steven Doughty, has spoken out about the current situation in Georgia. He says that the Georgian authorities‘ actions are harming the country’s international reputation and damaging its relationships with friends and partners.
Doughty is worried about the government’s decision to stop Georgia from moving closer to a European future. This decision goes against the Georgian constitution. The minister also condemned the use of force against protesters and journalists, calling it “brutal and excessive”.
**Call for Change**
Doughty has called on the Georgian authorities to ease the current situation and change their course away from democratic norms and freedoms. He believes that this will help improve Georgia’s international reputation and strengthen its relationships with friends and partners.
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