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HANSARD International EngagementI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising such an important issue. There are indeed many small island developing states among the Commonwealth states, and for them the climate…28 Oct 2024HANSARDSudanI would like to update the House on the situation in Sudan since the outbreak of conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces in April last year.…24 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationWe have indeed seen some extremely disturbing scenes. Of course, it is important that we ensure that there is verified information in the fog of such a horrendous war. We have all…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe amount of unexploded remnants of war throughout Gaza poses a serious threat to life and the provision of humanitarian assistance. The UK is working proactively with a number…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this matter. We see people up and down the country who are very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Clearly, we now…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this important issue and to her constituents and the very many people across the UK who are determined to do what they can. We have…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI can only underline the fact that the new UK Government are doing all that we can to get aid in as quickly as possible, supporting trusted partners on the ground to deliver…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI regret the tone of the hon. Member’s question. Surely he can recognise that the new Government prioritise doing all that we can to secure the required ceasefire. The Government…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationThe Government are clear that UNRWA plays a vital role in saving lives in Gaza, providing much needed food and basic services and supporting stability in the west bank and wider…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationThe UK Government are extremely concerned by the situation in northern Gaza. This morning I was discussing it with humanitarians, as I have been doing just about every day. We…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI refer the hon. Member to my previous response on that. The UK Government take any such allegations very seriously. We have ensured that those are taken up with UNRWA, and with…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI am grateful to the right hon. Member for raising this incredibly important issue. The suffering, especially of the family and friends of the hostages, is indescribable. The…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationWe do not always agree across the Dispatch Box, but I strongly agree with the right hon. Member’s characterisation of the need for a two-state solution. Ultimately, that is the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationWith all due respect the hon. Member, my county colleague, I urge him to look again at what I stated, which stipulated very clearly the legal grounds for that decision about arms…22 Oct 2024HANSARDIllegal MigrationI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising the issue of illegal migration. This Government are strengthening key international relationships to tackle organised immigration…22 Oct 2024HANSARDIllegal MigrationThe UK Government have been absolutely determined to work with our key partners on these questions. My Department has also focused on ensuring support for what is often called…22 Oct 2024HANSARDIllegal MigrationI am grateful to the hon. Member for his important question. This new Government have been determined to strengthen our relationships with all of our partners, including France,…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI am grateful to the right hon. Member for his question, but he must recognise that from the first day of the new Government coming into position we have sought to do all we can…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOver the last four months, we have been reconnecting Britain for our security and prosperity. Last week I set out my vision for modernising international development, and as I…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the shadow Foreign Secretary for raising such an important issue. We are launching a new global programme to support resilient, free, open and trustworthy…22 Oct 2024