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HANSARD UkraineI can assure the hon. Gentleman that we are well aware of the number of cases. Russia has obligations under the Geneva convention, and we expect them to be upheld. We regularly…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineI beg to move, That this House has considered the situation in Ukraine. Next month marks four years since Russia launched its illegal and barbarous full-scale invasion of Ukraine,…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineI have huge respect for the right hon. Gentleman, as he knows, but I would gently disagree with his suggestion. On President Trump’s leadership, in the important discussions that…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineI thank the hon. and gallant Gentleman for his comments, and for sharing what the Speaker of the Rada has said. I too have met him. He is a remarkable individual, as indeed are…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineMy hon. Friend is right to point out the contribution of the many organisations across the country that have reached out to support Ukrainian communities. I have certainly seen…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineThe hon. Member will note that I chose my words about future actions carefully. I will obviously not go into specifics, but let me just say that we know what Putin is doing. We…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineWe continue to work and engage with all partners around the world about the reality of any loopholes or routes that could be supporting the war. As we all know, troops from the…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or BeliefI absolutely can. I mentioned a range of different levels at which we do that—indeed, the Minister for Africa has raised a number of these issues at the highest level—and we…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or BeliefI will be generous and give way to the hon. Gentleman in his new position.13 Jan 2026HANSARD Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or BeliefI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for North Northumberland (David Smith) for securing the debate and for his tireless work as special envoy. I thank hon. Members from…13 Jan 2026HANSARDUK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2025The 13th UK-overseas territories joint ministerial council was held from 24 to 27 November 2025 in London. The council was attended by elected leaders and representatives from…13 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsThe hon. Gentleman mentions the importance of reporting to Parliament, and I can assure him that I have been scrutinised in this place many times. I have sent a letter to the…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsLet me start by thanking the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) for securing this debate. He always speaks with conviction and passion; he…08 Jan 2026HANSARDChagossians and the Diego Garcia Base TreatyThe Diego Garcia treaty, signed by the UK on 22 May 2025, secures the future of the strategically critical UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. This base is vital for UK defence…15 Dec 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsOur security and defence partnership is broad. The UK entered discussions with the EU on the SAFE scheme in good faith, recognising mutual strategic interest and continued…02 Dec 2025HANSARDCyber-attacks: Global ResponseWe collaborate closely with our international partners to deter and disrupt the perpetrators of malicious cyber-activity and to hold them to account. Just last month, the United…02 Dec 2025HANSARDCyber-attacks: Global ResponseMy hon. Friend raises a crucial issue on behalf of her constituents. Incidents such as the attack on Jaguar Land Rover serve as a stark reminder that cyber-threat is not just an…02 Dec 2025HANSARDCyber-attacks: Global ResponseThe former Prime Minister is absolutely right to raise this issue. The level of hostile state activity is significant and it is growing. That is why we are working closely with…02 Dec 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsMy hon. Friend has always been a very strong advocate for the steel industry. I can confirm that we are absolutely committed to defending our steel industry. We are seeking an…02 Dec 2025HANSARDUK-EU RelationsWe are working across Government to build a new strategic partnership with the EU. The Foreign Secretary and I meet regularly with European partners, and I will be doing so later…02 Dec 2025