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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK reiterates the call in the ICJ’s advisory opinion that Israel should end its occupation of Palestine as rapidly as possible and in line with our goal of a two-state…16 Jun 2026HANSARDTibetan Plateau: Environmental ChangeMr Speaker, I echo your words about Jo Cox, our friend and colleague, who we remember in our hearts. Had she not been so brutally murdered, she would have been in this House and,…16 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe recognise the strength of feeling among diaspora communities and continue to press the Sri Lankan Government bilaterally and at the United Nations Human Rights Council for…16 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing on from the Foreign Secretary’s comments, the hon. Gentleman will know that we stand resolute in the support of human rights around the world, including in supply…16 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsHamas is a terrorist organisation, and we have been clear that it must decommission its weaponry and no longer be allowed to pose a threat to Israel’s security. The UK is…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI join my hon. Friend in condemning that comment. There is no space for apologists for Putin in this Chamber. It is incredibly important to look not just at sanctions and at what…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI always thank the hon. Gentleman for his questions. He is absolutely right that it is imperative that we see a ceasefire, an end to this war and the withdrawal of Russia from…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureIt is important to note—as I did earlier—the impact that sanctions are having, which has been commented on by the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia. The UK’s Russia sanctions regime…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. He will have seen the assessment of Russian state threats that we have made through our security reviews, and he will have heard…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI have sought to cover a number of points, but I will reiterate one point about our continuing support and the continuing progress in the war in Ukraine. The Secretary of State…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI thank my hon. Friend for his questions. It is essential that we continue to keep up the pressure on Russia. It is also important that we are clear about why we need to increase…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI thank the right hon. Member for his urgent question. Once again, we are witnessing truly reckless attacks from the Russian state, not only impacting the people of Ukraine, who…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureThe right hon. Member is right to pay tribute to Sir Alex Younger. I recognise the right hon. Member’s work in relation to the horrific Salisbury attack and the impact it will…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI thank the shadow Foreign Secretary for her comments. She will know how important it is that we maintain support across the House for our action in supporting Ukraine and putting…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI think that I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. He makes an important point about risks and why it is so important that we are taking all the steps we can,…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureAs my hon. Friend will know, we always keep sanctions under review. We have taken recent steps and will continue to keep the pressure on Russia. It is important to say that we…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI have outlined how we have increased sanctions, even in the past few weeks. As the hon. Gentleman will know, it is important that we continue to work with the international…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his remarks. It is absolutely clear that the strikes that hit Ukrainian cities, killed civilians and injured hundreds of people are utterly…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI thank my hon. Friend for those comments. It is devastating to reflect on the impact on children—the children who have been killed; the children who have been injured; the…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI join the right hon. Member in expressing condolences in relation to Sir Alex Younger, for all the reasons he gave. Let me respond to some of his comments; there were quite a few…04 Jun 2026