International affairs
International affairs news from UK Parliament.
Global South: Lords debates shortage of COVID-19 vaccines
Members discuss implications for global public health. Find out more
10 September 2021
Government lacks clear strategy on UK-China trade and security relationship
The International Relations and Defence Committee publishes its report on UK-China trade and security relationship
09 September 2021
Defence Committee launch inquiry into withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the recent withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan
09 September 2021
Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry on UK policy towards Afghanistan
Committee launches its inquiry into the future of UK policy towards Afghanistan following the international military withdrawal
03 September 2021
Foreign Secretary questioned on Afghanistan evacuation
Foreign Affairs Committee examines the UK’s evacuation of people from Afghanistan
26 August 2021
House of Lords recalled to debate the situation in Afghanistan
The House of Lords met on Wednesday 18 August to debate the situation in Afghanistan and quiz government on action
19 August 2021
Reaction to humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Chair responds to humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
16 August 2021
Nationality and Borders Bill: Legislative Scrutiny
The Committee undertakes legislative scrutiny of the Nationality and Borders Bill
26 July 2021
Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into tilt to the Indo-Pacific
The Foreign Affairs Committee examines the realignment of Britain’s foreign policy towards the Indo-Pacific
22 July 2021
Defence Committee launches inquiry into US, UK and NATO
The relationships with NATO and the US are integral to the UK’s defence, and this inquiry will re-examine those relationships
22 July 2021
International Trade Committee launches inquiry on ‘COP26 and International Trade’
The inquiry comes as the UK prepares to host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow
22 July 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members debate student exchange, cadet forces, human rights and elections in Belarus. Catch up
22 July 2021
Office for Budget Responsibility questioned on Fiscal Risks Report
The Treasury Committee hears from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) in an evidence session on Wednesday 21 July
20 July 2021
Report: The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis
The Foreign Affairs Committee publishes its report “The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis”
16 July 2021
Lords debates UK trade with Commonwealth
Learn more about the Lords debate on the progress in renewing trading relationships with Commonwealth countries
09 July 2021