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International politics and government news from UK Parliament.

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

Commonwealth flags outside the houses of Parliament

Lords concludes scrutiny of draft Commonwealth Parliamentary Association law

Members conclude examination of draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up

09 October 2024

Commonwealth flags outside the houses of Parliament

Lords considers bill on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at committee stage

Members conclude discussions on draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up

12 September 2024

Commonwealth flags outside the houses of Parliament

Lords debates Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill

Members discuss draft law to redefine UK membership of international organisations. Catch up

MPs to hold a debate on UK arms exports to Israel

MPs to hold a debate on UK arms exports to Israel

Lord Anderson of Ipswich: Lord Speaker's Corner

Sovereignty, tackling terrorism and even Macbeth are on the agenda in the latest Lord Speaker’s Corner as David Anderson, Lord Anderson of Ipswich KC, speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith

Foreign Affairs Committee members visit Brazil for multilaterals inquiry

The Foreign Affairs Committee has conducted a fact-finding visit to Brazil, to inform its inquiry into multilateral organisations

Safety of Rwanda Bill completes passage through Parliament

Bill now awaits Royal Assent to become law. Catch up

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton speaking in the Lords chamber

UK position on foreign affairs debated in the Lords

Foreign Secretary addressed members views on British overseas relations. Catch up

Four short debates in the Lords

A national housing strategy, the AUKUS agreement, burying overhead transmission lines and health workers in Myanmar up for debate in the House of Lords. Catch up

Lords debates Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill

Members discuss draft law to prevent public body boycotts of foreign states and territories. Catch up

21 February 2024

Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill completes Lords line by line scrutiny

Line by line examination concludes. Catch up

20 February 2024

Main Lords debate of Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill

Members discuss government proposals to send people arriving in the UK by unlawful routes to the central African nation. Catch up

30 January 2024

Trans-pacific trade bill undergoes further scrutiny in the Lords

China and deforestation on agenda as report stage examination begins.

17 January 2024

Lords debates UK contribution to international development

Impact of climate change on developing nations on agenda. Catch up

12 January 2024