Belarus: Presidential Elections

Baroness Winterton of Doncaster Excerpts
Thursday 24th September 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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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.

Baroness Winterton of Doncaster Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton)
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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.