Debates between Kate Osamor and Stephen Doughty during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Kate Osamor and Stephen Doughty
Tuesday 14th January 2025

(1 week, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephen Doughty Portrait Stephen Doughty
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As I have said in the House on many occasions, there is no rush. [Interruption.] No, it is a fact that negotiations on this issue were going on for two years under the previous Government, with 10 rounds of failed negotiations. We have secured a deal that is in all of our interests and, crucially, secures our base and our national security interests and those of our allies on Diego Garcia.

Kate Osamor Portrait Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill) (Lab/Co-op)
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T9. Violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is escalating, with both the March 23 group and Government forces claiming recent advances. The toll on civilians is devastating, with rising deaths, displacement, rape and gender-based violence. Can the Minister outline how the Government are supporting the Angolan-led Luanda process towards a ceasefire?

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]

Debate between Kate Osamor and Stephen Doughty
Kate Osamor Portrait Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill) (Lab/Co-op)
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I apologise for my lateness. I, too, wanted to put on the record that I am the chairman of the UK branch of the CPA.

Stephen Doughty Portrait Stephen Doughty
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On a point of order, Mr Vickers. I want to reiterate my thanks to the Bill team, the officials of my Department and all Members who have taken part today, and to the CPA and the ICRC for their work. I have many experiences of working with both organisations. I am glad we have been able to proceed in swift time. I hope that the Bill can now proceed, with your agreement, Mr Vickers, to its next stage.

Bill, as amended, to be reported.