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HANSARDUkraine: Frozen Russian AssetsMy Lords, there is a great degree of unanimity across the House that, as we mark the sombre third anniversary of this illegal and barbaric war, we stand wholly and entirely with…26 Feb 2025HANSARDDemocratic Republic of the Congo: M23 GroupMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that the UK has given more than £1 billion in development aid to Rwanda in recent years. As has been said, evidence is mounting that Rwandan…25 Feb 2025HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I start by expressing my full support for His Majesty’s Government and for the unequivocal stance that they have taken in standing with Ukraine against Russia’s brutal…25 Feb 2025HANSARDChagos IslandsMy Lords, the leader in the Times this morning says that this agreement is “the worst negotiated by a British government in living memory”. It goes on to say that the Prime…06 Feb 2025HANSARDSudan and Eastern DRCMy Lords, the latest atrocities unfolding in Sudan and eastern DRC are a sobering reminder of the human cost of conflict and the duties that we all share to respond decisively and…03 Feb 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: TradeMy Lords, the Minister just told the House that there would be no return to freedom of movement. The Prime Minister is travelling to Brussels next week to meet with EU leaders.…30 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationMy Lords, since the heinous terrorist attacks of 7 October, we have stood united across the House in calling for the unconditional release of all hostages by Hamas as the only way…30 Jan 2025HANSARDAfghanistan: WomenMy Lords, the situation for women in Afghanistan is truly dreadful, and I am sure the whole House agrees that there are no easy or simple solutions. Perhaps the Minister could…30 Jan 2025HANSARDEmbassy of China: Proposed New SiteMy Lords, what consultations took place with the local community and relevant stakeholders regarding the security, logistical and cultural implications of this proposed…29 Jan 2025HANSARDChagos IslandsMy Lords, perhaps we failed to get there because it was not the right deal for the UK. Has the Minister had the chance to read last week’s excellent Policy Exchange report on this…23 Jan 2025HANSARDIsrael and PalestineMy Lords, I am sure we are all delighted to see the ceasefire and the release of the three hostages, including the British national Emily Damari, earlier this week. I listened…22 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipMy Lords, for nearly three years now, we have been steadfast and united in our unwavering support for the brave people of Ukraine. Their extraordinary determination, unparalleled…22 Jan 2025HANSARDRules-based International OrderMy Lords, this has been yet another fascinating, wide-ranging debate in your Lordships’ House, and I join others in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for securing it. I…16 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Healthcare System SupportMy Lords, I join others in hoping—the latest news seems to be positive—that the ceasefire is back on and that it will hold, although I fear it may be only temporary if Hamas is…16 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Peace TalksMy Lords, I am sure that the whole House is united in wishing to see peace in this terrible conflict. The key to a sustainable end to the fighting in Gaza remains, first, the…15 Jan 2025HANSARDSudan: US Determination of GenocideMy Lords, the news that our close allies in the US have assessed the situation in Sudan as genocide is, of course, deeply worrying. It underscores the terrible humanitarian…14 Jan 2025HANSARDUK Strategy Towards the Arctic (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to participate in today’s debate on this excellent report from the International Relations and Defence Committee. It was ably introduced by the…09 Jan 2025HANSARDPro-democracy Campaigners: ArrestsMy Lords, I am sure that the whole House will agree that this news is very worrying, particularly for those from Hong Kong who have BNO status. Given that the noble Lord’s…08 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaMy Lords, we all want to see this terrible conflict in Gaza come to a sustainable end as quickly as possible, with the emphasis, of course, on “sustainable”. I am sure we are all…08 Jan 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, last year, the European court ruled that Switzerland violated the ECHR by failing to adequately address climate change. This was just the latest example of judicial…07 Jan 2025