International affairs
International affairs news from UK Parliament.
NHS costs, food standards and IP must be protected in CPTPP trade negotiations, says committee
The International Agreements Committee publishes a new report on the Government’s negotiating objectives for UK accession to CPTPP.
17 November 2021
MPs scrutinise impact of UK-EU trade agreement
International Trade Committee examines how the UK - EU trade deal affects the UK’s other free trade agreements (FTAs) and wider trade policy
15 November 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on a proposal for an inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the NATO-led mission to Afghanistan
MPs to hold a general debate on a proposal for an inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the NATO-led mission to Afghanistan
01 November 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on Kurdish political representation and equality in Turkey
MPs to hold a general debate on Kurdish political representation and equality in Turkey in Westminster Hall.
29 October 2021
Members raise topical and current issues in Grand Committee debates
Lords debates social care, the treatment of people with autism, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and UK business with Africa. Learn more
27 October 2021
UK-New Zealand trade negotiations call for evidence re-opened
Lords International Agreements Committee re-opens call for evidence on UK-New Zealand trade negotiations
26 October 2021
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea inquiry launched
The International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry UNCLOS: fit for purpose in the 21st century?
15 October 2021
Government needs proper plan to ‘level up’ foreign investment across UK
The International Trade Committee has published its report on Inward Foreign Direct Investment.
22 September 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on violence against Christians in central African countries
MPs to hold a general debate on violence against Christians in central African countries
20 September 2021
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on Human Rights in Kashmir
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on Human Rights in Kashmir
20 September 2021
Reforms required if Parliamentary scrutiny of treaties is to be effective, report finds
The International Agreements Committee publishes a new report on Working practices: one year on.
17 September 2021
Government pushes ahead with trade negotiations while 'running down the clock' on establishing new Trade and Agriculture Commission
Cross-party MPs write to the International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss MP
14 September 2021
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