Middle East

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

On Tuesday the Committee will seek an urgent update on the humanitarian and health situation in Gaza, how the healthcare situation has changed and what those on the ground are doing to respond

Members discuss the situation in Israel and Gaza. Catch up

FAC launch inquiry into UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa

MPs to debate motion on the political situation and treatment of protesters in Iran

Members debate human rights abuses in the Gulf States. Catch up

Members debate representations to Iran concerning recent demonstrations. Catch up

Richard Ratcliffe, long time campaigner for the release of his wife Nazanin from prison in Iran, reflects on whether the family’s case ‘moved the dial fundamentally’ for state hostages

Members discuss Northern Ireland relations, levelling-up in the South West, tax gap estimates and the Iran nuclear deal in four short debates. Catch up

The inquiry will focus on the challenges that the FCDO faces when handling countries which use extra-judicial detention as a tool for diplomacy. 

Members consider impact on global democratic norms and UK response. Catch up

Find out more about the Lords debate on the government's announcement of a new development strategy for the UK. Catch up

Detention of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and government action under discussion. Catch up