Belarus: Presidential Elections Debate
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Baroness Winterton of Doncaster
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Belarus: Presidential Elections
Baroness Winterton of Doncaster Excerpts(3 years, 11 months ago)
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Dominic Raab
The hon. Lady is right to worry about the predatory approach of Russia, which has always regarded Belarus as a client state. We are watching that very carefully, along with our international partners, and that is one reason why we are taking the measures that I set out today.
Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton)
In order to allow the safe exit of hon. Members participating in this item of business, and the safe arrival of those participating in the next, I am suspending the House for three minutes.