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Keir Starmer Could Become An Even More Important Ally For Emmanuel Macron
Keir Starmer Could Become An Even More Important Ally For Emmanuel Macron
Foreign affairs
The surprise snap election in France could make it even more important for the winner of the UK General Election — currently expected to be Labour's Keir Starmer — to have a strong relationship with President Emmanuel Macron, according to a former ambassador to Paris.
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
Environment
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A 'Storm In A Teacup'
Foreign affairs
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A "Storm In A Teacup"
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
Foreign affairs
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As 'Red Lines' Crossed In Middle East
Defence
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As "Red Lines" Crossed In Middle East
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
Foreign affairs
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
The House Live
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Christina Georgaki
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more
Biden must go
Foreign affairs
By Lord Darroch
Biden must go
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
Brexit
By Joel Reland
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
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Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Foreign affairs
By Mick Antoniw
Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Two years ago, I was in Kyiv with politicians and trade union leaders.
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
What are Labour’s plans for the Ministry of Defence? Sienna Rodgers reviews the problems that may await John Healey as defence secretary
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
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Polling Shows Huge Public Support For UK Granting Visas To At Least 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees
Foreign affairs
Polling Shows Huge Public Support For UK Granting Visas To At Least 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees
A majority of people surveyed on the UK's response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis think the government should grant visas to at least 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.

UK Sanctions 386 Russian Politicians Who Backed Putin’s Invasion Of Ukraine
Foreign affairs
UK Sanctions 386 Russian Politicians Who Backed Putin’s Invasion Of Ukraine
Liz Truss has announced that the UK is imposing sanctions on 386 members of the Russian parliament over their support for military action in Ukraine.
Minister Confirms UK Households Will Be Able To Offer Homes To Ukrainian Refugees
Foreign affairs
Minister Confirms UK Households Will Be Able To Offer Homes To Ukrainian Refugees
Technology minister Chris Philp has said that UK households will be able to offer homes to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the country in the wake of Russia's invasion.
Pubs Could Be Hit With Huge Energy Bill Hike Due To Russia Sanctions
Economy
Pubs Could Be Hit With Huge Energy Bill Hike Due To Russia Sanctions
Ministers are faced with the challenge of helping thousands of hospitality businesses find new energy suppliers after hitting Russian gas giant Gazprom with sanctions.
War in Ukraine is exacerbating gender inequalities – women and girls must be at the forefront of our international development strategy
Foreign affairs
By Caroline Nokes MP
War in Ukraine is exacerbating gender inequalities – women and girls must be at the forefront of our international development strategy
Crises exacerbate age, gender, and disability inequalities, with women and girls being disproportionately impacted by poverty, conflict, and climate change.
Priti Patel Announces 'Streamlining' Of Ukrainian Refugee Visa Process After Major Backlash
Foreign affairs
Priti Patel Announces "Streamlining" Of Ukrainian Refugee Visa Process After Major Backlash
Ukrainian passport holders will now have access to a new online system for securing UK visas from next week, the home secretary has announced.
Government Sanctions Roman Abramovich But Says Chelsea Can Keep Playing Games
Foreign affairs
Government Sanctions Roman Abramovich But Says Chelsea Can Keep Playing Games
The government has announced that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is one of a number of Russian oligarchs now facing sanctions following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
UK Families of Ukrainians Say 'Chaotic' And “Cruel” Refugee Visa Process Could Cost Lives
Foreign affairs
UK Families of Ukrainians Say "Chaotic" And “Cruel” Refugee Visa Process Could Cost Lives
Ukrainian people attempting to reach the UK through family routes are facing delays and bureaucratic hurdles as they apply for visas.
Which European Countries Are Taking The Most Ukrainian Refugees?
Foreign affairs
Which European Countries Are Taking The Most Ukrainian Refugees?
The UK has been heavily criticised for taking a much lower proportion of refugees from Ukraine than its European counterparts — here is how many refugees are being offered a home in countries across Europe.
Minister Warns British Soldiers Not To Fight In Ukraine And Risk Dragging UK Into War With Russia
Foreign affairs
Minister Warns British Soldiers Not To Fight In Ukraine And Risk Dragging UK Into War With Russia
The Armed Forces minister has warned British troops not to go AWOL and fight in Ukraine as they risk the UK of being wrongly seen as "a belligerent" in the war with Russia.
Priti Patel Faces Criticism 'From Top To Bottom' Over 'Mess' Of Ukrainian Refugee Policy
Foreign affairs
Priti Patel Faces Criticism "From Top To Bottom" Over "Mess" Of Ukrainian Refugee Policy
The Home Office is coming under increasing pressure to get a grip of its Ukrainian refugee policy after another day of confusion and pleas to government to expand its help to those fleeing their war-torn country.
West Has 'Serious Concern' Putin Could Use Chemical Weapons In Ukraine Invasion
Foreign affairs
West Has "Serious Concern" Putin Could Use Chemical Weapons In Ukraine Invasion
It is now a "serious concern" that Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine, according to Western officials.
Keir Starmer Calls For U-Turn On 'Total Mess' Energy Measures As Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Energy
Keir Starmer Calls For U-Turn On "Total Mess" Energy Measures As Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Labour leader Keir Starmer has urged the government to go further in its support for households as he warned average bills would rise by £700 even before the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine were taken into account.
Ukrainian Ambassador Says UK Visas Were Already A 'Hassle' Prior To The Russian Conflict
Foreign affairs
Ukrainian Ambassador Says UK Visas Were Already A "Hassle" Prior To The Russian Conflict
The Ukrainian ambassador told MPs that the UK had previously “stuck out of the crowd” by having much stricter visa policies for Ukrainian citizens than the EU and US.
NATO Countries Wary Of “Inadvertently Escalating This War” Amid Heightened Calls To Give Jets To Poland
Foreign affairs
NATO Countries Wary Of “Inadvertently Escalating This War” Amid Heightened Calls To Give Jets To Poland
Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the UK and NATO allies must be sure they are "not inadvertently doing something which escalates this war” with their actions in Ukraine that would spark a global conflict.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Calls On UK To Recognise Russia As A “Terrorist State” In Landmark Address To Parliament
Foreign affairs
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Calls On UK To Recognise Russia As A “Terrorist State” In Landmark Address To Parliament
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the UK to recognise Russia as a “terrorist state” in a landmark address to Parliament.
Defence Committee Chair Wants UK Military Assets Sent To Moldova In A Shift To 'A Cold War Mindset'
Foreign affairs
Defence Committee Chair Wants UK Military Assets Sent To Moldova In A Shift To "A Cold War Mindset"
Moldova should be offered UK military assets to protect itself from possible Russian aggression in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood has said.
Defence Secretary Insists Ukraine Should Have “Whatever It Needs” To Fight Russia
Foreign affairs
Defence Secretary Insists Ukraine Should Have “Whatever It Needs” To Fight Russia
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has said Ukraine should have “whatever it needs to protect itself” as a row unfolds over supplying Kyiv more fighter jets.
British parliamentarians must lead the way in fighting for equality both at home and abroad
Foreign affairs
By Maria Miller MP
British parliamentarians must lead the way in fighting for equality both at home and abroad
In Ukraine, International Women’s Day is usually a public holiday, an opportunity to mark the unique role women play in the culture of the whole nation. This year will be very different. Thousands of Ukrainian women, their children and family members are forced to flee their homeland, fearing for their lives, as the country faces brutal attack from a mindless dictator.
Supporting trafficking victims is not optional
Foreign affairs
By Lord McColl of Dulwich
Supporting trafficking victims is not optional
As Russia’s heinous military bombardment of Ukraine continues to escalate, the number of citizens leaving Ukraine has also gathered pace.
Truckloads Of Ukrainian Aid Stuck In UK Due To Post-Brexit Paperwork Delays
Brexit
Truckloads Of Ukrainian Aid Stuck In UK Due To Post-Brexit Paperwork Delays
Charity workers who are trying to send aid to people in war-torn Ukraine say their donations are spending days stuck at the Port of Dover due to complex post-Brexit checks.
Boris Johnson Asks Countries To Join International Coalition Giving 'Unwavering Assistance' To Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Asks Countries To Join International Coalition Giving "Unwavering Assistance" To Ukraine
Boris Johnson announced the UK is joining a new International Ukraine Support Group to support the country against Russia’s invasion.
Liz Truss Says UK Did 'All We Could In Advance' To Deter Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Liz Truss Says UK Did "All We Could In Advance" To Deter Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
Foreign secretary Liz Truss has said that she warned Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, against invading Ukraine on three occasions, and that the UK did "all we could in advance” to prevent the crisis.

Lords Diary: Baroness Sugg
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Sugg
Lords Diary: Baroness Sugg
My main focus in the Lords is on international development and foreign affairs. I recently joined the International Affairs and Defence Committee, chaired by the brilliant Baroness Anelay of St Johns.
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