You appear to have JavaScript disabled in your browser settings. You may find some parts of this website do not work properly without it enabled.

UK Parliament

International politics and government

International politics and government news from UK Parliament.

Four short debates in the Lords

The House of Lords discuss levels of rape prosecution, copyright and artificial intelligence, the Office for Students' 2025-2030 strategy, and glorification of terrorism in four short debates. Find out more

24 January 2025

The UK’s future relationship with the US

International Relations and Defence Committee launch call for evidence on inquiry into future UK-US relations

24 January 2025

Lords debates challenges to rules-based international order

Global cohesion, stability and security on Lords agenda. Catch up

17 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

Lord Sedwill sitting in the Lord Speaker's Office

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

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