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HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe regime in Tehran is responsible for so much of the appalling bloodshed and conflict in the middle east. It poses a direct threat to Britain and on British soil, as we have…15 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have hearing about and waiting for the China audit for some time. China has repeatedly failed to take action to stop fuelling Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine—we saw…13 May 2025HANSARDUS Policy on IranThe regime in Tehran is responsible for so much of the appalling bloodshed and conflict in the middle east. It poses a direct threat to Britain and on British soil, as we have…13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Foreign Secretary explain specifically what the UK is getting in return from China, having been China’s biggest cheerleader in Europe? Has China committed to stop…13 May 2025HANSARDKashmirWe all welcome the easing of tensions between India and Pakistan over the weekend, and our thoughts continue to be with those affected by this shocking terrorist atrocity. The…13 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationOn 22 April, terrorists brutally killed 26 tourists in Pahalgam in a barbaric and savage act of violence. Most victims were killed at point blank range by gunshots to their head.…07 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateToday is day 578 since the atrocities of 7 October and the capture of the hostages. Fifty-nine innocent hostages continue to be held in cruel captivity by Hamas, and those who are…06 May 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitI am grateful to the Minister for advance sight of his statement. The Government’s MOU fails to stand up to credible scrutiny, as it fails to outline in any way how it will help…29 Apr 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionI thank the hon. Member for Smethwick (Gurinder Singh Josan) for securing the question and my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman), who also requested a question…29 Apr 2025HANSARD London Sudan ConferenceLet me begin by supporting the remarks of my right hon. Friend the Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) and congratulating him on securing what is a…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London Talks(Urgent Question): To ask the Foreign Secretary if he will make a statement on the talks held yesterday in London on the war in Ukraine.24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksFor all the talks taking place, it is concerning that a clear and unified front in support of Ukraine, to support a peace on its terms, has yet to emerge. The Minister mentioned…24 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the status of the negotiations surrounding the…02 Apr 2025HANSARDGaza: Israeli Military OperationsThank you for granting the urgent question, Mr Speaker. This is clearly a difficult and dangerous moment for the middle east. A way must be found through the dreadful impasse that…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryThank you, Mr Speaker, for granting this urgent question. It is incredibly disappointing that, only a day after Foreign Office oral questions, Ministers have had to be hauled back…02 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe know that the Labour Government continue to cosy up to the Chinese Communist party because they are desperately seeking growth. [ Interruption. ] Labour Members might want to…01 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast month, the Foreign Secretary gave a speech on trade, but could not explain how much growth would follow the measures he announced, if any. What role is the Foreign,…01 Apr 2025HANSARDMiddle EastOur thoughts continue to be with the hostages held in Hamas captivity in Gaza and with their families. What recent contact has the Minister had with counterparts in Israel,…01 Apr 2025HANSARDSupport for UkraineThe whole House continues to stand united with the people of Ukraine in their existential struggle. Although there has been much coverage of tentative steps towards a Black sea…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Bosnia and Herzegovina(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on HM Government’s response to the political…31 Mar 2025