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Foreign and Commonwealth Office news from UK Parliament.
MPs: as ceasefire announced, UK Government “must do all it can” to protect aid agency
Today the International Development Committee has published a report on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
17 January 2025
New inquiry: Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy
The Foreign Affairs Committee has today launched a new inquiry into the threat that disinformation campaigns pose to the UK and UK interests.
15 January 2025
Foreign Affairs Committee: What is the FCDO’s plan B in Gaza?
The Foreign Affairs Committee is today (Tuesday 14 January) publishing three letters received by the Committee – one from UNRWA and two from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – as part of its inquiry into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
14 January 2025
Lords debates challenges to rules based international order
Global cohesion, stability and security on Lords agenda. Find out more
10 January 2025
Inquiry launch: Soft power: a strategy for UK success?
Today the Foreign Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry into the extent and effectiveness of the UK’s soft power.
08 January 2025
Government policy towards China discussed in the Lords
Members debate Chinese actions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, and the South China Sea, and against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Catch up
20 December 2024
IDC endorses appointment of new ICAI Chief Commissioner
The International Development Committee has endorsed the appointment of the new Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission on Aid Impact (ICAI) Jillian Popkins, in a report published today.
16 December 2024
Lord Sedwill: Lord Speaker's Corner
Former diplomat, Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill – Lord Sedwill – is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner
12 December 2024
Membership appointed to Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. Members from the House of Lords were appointed on 5 September 2024.
06 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on detained British nationals abroad
On Thursday 5 December, MPs will hold a debate on detained British nationals abroad.
02 December 2024
Israeli UNRWA ban risks violating multiple international laws – International Development Committee Chair
The Chair of the International Development Committee has asked the Foreign Secretary how the Government will respond to Israel’s planned ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) which comes into effect on 28 January 2025.
28 November 2024
Foreign Secretary David Lammy to face questions from the Foreign Affairs Committee
David Lammy, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, faces questions for the first time from the Foreign Affairs Committee next Wednesday, at 3.30pm.
26 November 2024
Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa considered by members
House of Lords discusses the political situation in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Catch up
30 October 2024
UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024
Lords debates 40th anniversary of Ethiopian famine
House of Lords marks anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. Catch up
18 October 2024