International Human Rights Day 2025
Debate between Debbie Abrahams and Wendy Morton(2 days, 13 hours ago)
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Debbie Abrahams
Does the shadow Minister think that the Opposition’s current position has changed markedly from their position when they were in government?
Wendy Morton
We have made our position very clear when it comes to the defence budget. Obviously, as we get nearer to another election, we will set out more detail.
Today—International Human Rights Day 2025—is an important day. It is a really good opportunity for us all to come together, not just to highlight some of the many cases around the world but to show that the UK has a proud record of standing up for and defending those rights.
As the Opposition, it is important that we continue to hold Ministers to their word, because the protection of human rights goes far beyond party lines; it speaks to who we are as a nation and the role that we seek to play in the world. Let us work together across this House to ensure that the rights and freedoms we cherish become a lived reality for all.