Information between 10th February 2025 - 12th March 2025
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Friday 4th July 2025 Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Military Action Bill: Second Reading Military Action Bill 2024-26 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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11 Feb 2025 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 331 Noes - 65 |
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12 Feb 2025 - Electronic Communications - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 178 |
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3 Mar 2025 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 339 Noes - 172 |
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3 Mar 2025 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 347 |
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3 Mar 2025 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 332 |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Syria
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (69 words) Monday 10th March 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (102 words) Wednesday 5th March 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (489 words) Wednesday 5th March 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Market Towns: Cultural Heritage
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (267 words) Tuesday 4th March 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Ukraine
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (82 words) Monday 3rd March 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (275 words) Wednesday 12th February 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (35 words) Monday 10th February 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Russia: Ukraine
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Friday 21st February 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his policy is on the potential establishment of a special international criminal tribunal to investigate and prosecute individuals for the crime of aggression in relation to Ukraine. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK supports work towards establishing a Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine as a means of promoting accountability for atrocities in Ukraine. The UK has played an active role in discussions with Ukraine and close partners in the "core group" working to progress this commitment. On 3-4 February, senior UK legal experts participated in a meeting in Brussels that made progress on technical elements of the legal instruments for the establishment of the Special Tribunal. We are working to ensure the instruments are legally sound and therefore able to attract broad international support. We welcome Ukraine's intent to finalise an agreement with the Council of Europe (CoE), enabling the Special Tribunal to make full use of the CoE's existing infrastructure. |
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Russia: Ukraine
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Friday 21st February 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether it is his policy to support the establishment of a special tribunal on the crimes of aggression following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK supports work towards establishing a Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine as a means of promoting accountability for atrocities in Ukraine. The UK has played an active role in discussions with Ukraine and close partners in the "core group" working to progress this commitment. On 3-4 February, senior UK legal experts participated in a meeting in Brussels that made progress on technical elements of the legal instruments for the establishment of the Special Tribunal. We are working to ensure the instruments are legally sound and therefore able to attract broad international support. We welcome Ukraine's intent to finalise an agreement with the Council of Europe (CoE), enabling the Special Tribunal to make full use of the CoE's existing infrastructure. |
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Russia: Ukraine
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Friday 21st February 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the potential merits of establishing a special tribunal on the crime of aggression following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and if he will take steps to ensure that such a tribunal has sufficient international legitimacy at the UN General Assembly. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK supports work towards establishing a Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine as a means of promoting accountability for atrocities in Ukraine. The UK has played an active role in discussions with Ukraine and close partners in the "core group" working to progress this commitment. On 3-4 February, senior UK legal experts participated in a meeting in Brussels that made progress on technical elements of the legal instruments for the establishment of the Special Tribunal. We are working to ensure the instruments are legally sound and therefore able to attract broad international support. We welcome Ukraine's intent to finalise an agreement with the Council of Europe (CoE), enabling the Special Tribunal to make full use of the CoE's existing infrastructure. |
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Housing: Construction
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Wednesday 5th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the planning system supports small-scale self-build developments. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The revised National Planning Policy Framework published on 12 December 2024 includes measures designed to strengthen support for self and custom build housing by promoting mixed tenure development, including plots for self and custom build, and strengthening the wording around small site allocation for SME housebuilders. We will continue to consider how we can best support the diversification of the housing market, including through the long-term housing strategy the government will publish later this year. |
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Friday 14th March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th March 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the need for further classroom provisions to be implemented for children with SEND; notes with concern that resources for pupils with SEND are very limited and that there is a need for extra school places for such pupils; congratulates Castle School in Newbury for the commencement … |
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Monday 17th March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th March 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat - Dorking and Horley) That this House welcomes the return of in-person banking and cash services, with the opening of a banking hub in the market town of Dorking; notes that banking hubs offer important everyday banking transactions and a community banker for more specific or complex enquiries; acknowledges the contribution of Cash Access … |
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Monday 27th January Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th March 2025 40 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a … |
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Wednesday 19th March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 24th March 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House notes with concern that Santander is set to close its Fleet High Street branch at the end of June 2025;believes that this closure, along with others across the country, will greatly impact many in our community who rely on high street bank branches for essential services, particularly … |
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Wednesday 12th March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025 Future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund 49 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House expresses deep concern over the future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF), which is set to expire on 31 March 2025; recognises the vital role the fund plays in providing essential mental health services to adopted children and those under special guardianship orders, supporting … |
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Tuesday 7th January Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 17th March 2025 62 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality which causes chronic illness and significant disability, often in young people, in some cases leaving people bed ridden; further notes that the average time from first presentation of symptoms to diagnosis is seven years; also … |
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Wednesday 12th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th March 2025 Contribution of tourism to Devon 8 signatures (Most recent: 12 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises the immense contribution of the tourism industry to the economy and culture of Devon, an area renowned for its stunning coastline, rich history, and vibrant attractions; celebrates the outstanding work of local businesses and visitor attractions, including Paignton Zoo, a renowned centre for global wildlife conservation … |
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Wednesday 5th March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th March 2025 South West Blood Bikes' volunteers 13 signatures (Most recent: 12 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the work of South West Blood Bikes as they complete their 350th delivery in support of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; recognises the vital role of their dedicated volunteers in providing this free emergency courier service across Devon, ensuring the timely transport of blood, … |
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Thursday 6th March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Friday 7th March 2025 Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025 52 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House recognises 9 March as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember the lives lost during the pandemic and to acknowledge the profound impact on families, communities, and frontline workers; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly to protect public health and support those affected; regrets … |
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Wednesday 5th March Richard Foord signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th March 2025 Ending the sale of tickets to captive orca and dolphin shows 28 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House believes that travel companies should stop selling tickets to shows featuring captive orcas and dolphins; notes with concern that despite mounting evidence of the harm caused to these animals in captivity, over 3,600 cetaceans worldwide remain confined for human entertainment; recognises that captivity severely restricts cetaceans’ natural … |
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Wednesday 26th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 2025 Changes to Overseas Development Assistance 61 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI); agrees with the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments, particularly in light of increasing global security challenges, but recognises that … |
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Tuesday 25th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025 Regional Inequalities in energy pricing 42 signatures (Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House acknowledges the severe disparity in energy costs between mains gas and electricity, which disproportionately affects rural communities and high rise buildings across the UK; notes that while renewable electricity is cheaper to generate, market structures result in electricity consumers paying significantly more than those using mains gas; … |
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Wednesday 26th February Richard Foord signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House pays tribute to the life and wartime service of the late Jim Squires, formerly of No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force, and a Lancaster bomber Air Gunner who survived more than 35 sorties during the Second World War; recognises an extraordinary life lived to 99 years of … |
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Monday 24th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025 Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide charity 30 signatures (Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the important work done by the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide; notes that for every person who dies by suicide, there are up to 135 people who are impacted by the death; further notes Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide's aim to set up groups across … |
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Monday 24th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the vital contribution of British farmers to food security, environmental protection, and rural communities; notes with great concern that 30% of farms failed to make profit in 2023/24 and the UK has seen a 5.8% decline in dairy producers; acknowledges farmers are being forced to diversify … |
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Wednesday 5th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025 Safety regulations for large-scale battery storage facilities 20 signatures (Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the increasing reliance on battery storage facilities, particularly lithium-ion technologies, to support renewable energy projects and grid stability; acknowledges the concerns raised by residents and emergency services in Ely and East Cambridgeshire regarding the safety implications of such sites; calls for such concerns to be recognised … |
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Monday 10th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2025 40 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House acknowledges the abject failure of the last Conservative Government to meet NHS targets; notes that this failure reflected devastating mismanagement which left hospitals crumbling, operations cancelled, pensioners treated on trolleys in corridors, and doctors and nurses at breaking point; further notes that our NHS was once the … |
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Wednesday 5th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2025 63 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices … |
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Monday 10th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the growing participation of women and girls in football and the need for better accessibility to appropriate footwear; notes with concern that while female football boots can be purchased online from major retailers, there is often a very restricted range and a general absence from high … |
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Market Towns: Cultural Heritage
57 speeches (14,065 words) Tuesday 4th March 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Mentions: 1: Gideon Amos (LD - Taunton and Wellington) Friend the Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) is also a mistake for the economic growth - Link to Speech |
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
75 speeches (8,831 words) Wednesday 12th February 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Debbie Abrahams (Lab - Oldham East and Saddleworth) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord), is not the key issue whether the UK will abide by international - Link to Speech 2: Calum Miller (LD - Bicester and Woodstock) Friend the Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) argued in this debate. - Link to Speech 3: Hamish Falconer (Lab - Lincoln) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) asked about the advisory opinion of the ICJ. - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 11th February 2025
Oral Evidence - University of Manchester, King's College London, and Cardiff University Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy - Foreign Affairs Committee Found: the meeting Members present: Sir John Whittingdale (Chair); Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Richard Foord |
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International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2024-25 session - CBP-10188
Feb. 18 2025 Found: merits of an international special tribunal on crimes of aggression in Ukraine Lead Member: Richard Foord |
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Mar. 05 2025
Bill 33 2024-25 (as introduced) Military Action Bill 2024-26 Bill Found: Presented by Richard Foord Ordered, by The House of Commons, to be Printed, 21st October 2024. |
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Tuesday 4th March 2025 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 11th March 2025 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 11th March 2025 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict At 10:30am: Oral evidence Mr Hamish Falconer MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan) at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 18th March 2025 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Soft power: a strategy for UK success? At 10:30am: Oral evidence Professor Michael Clarke - Visiting Professor of Defence Studies at King’s College London Jonathan McClory - Partner at Sanctuary Counsel View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 17th March 2025 1 p.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The situation in the eastern DRC At 1:30pm: Oral evidence Richard Moncrieff - Project Director for the Great Lakes Region at International Crisis Group Dr Michela Wrong - Author and journalist specialising in sub-Saharan Africa View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 17th March 2025 1 p.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 17th March 2025 1 p.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The situation in the eastern DRC At 1:30pm: Oral evidence Richard Moncrieff - Project Director for the Great Lakes Region at International Crisis Group Michela Wrong - Author and journalist specialising in sub-Saharan Africa View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 11th March 2025 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict At 10:30am: Oral evidence Mr Hamish Falconer MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan) at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Stephen Hickey - Director, Middle East and North Africa at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 18th March 2025 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 11th March 2025 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 31st March 2025 1 p.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 1st April 2025 1:30 p.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy View calendar - Add to calendar |
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7 Mar 2025
The UK-EU reset: rebuilding a strategic partnership in uncertain times Foreign Affairs Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions The Foreign Affairs Committee is conducting an inquiry into the Government’s proposed reset of the UK-EU relationship. The inquiry will consider all facets of the reset, across the three “pillars” articulated by the Government (security, safety and prosperity) with a particular focus on how the reset process can be engaged to ensure the UK-EU partnership is able to respond to the challenging international context and the shared strategic challenges that the UK and EU face. The Committee will also consider the role of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in shaping and managing that relationship.
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11 Mar 2025
The UK at the United Nations Security Council Foreign Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 18 Apr 2025) This inquiry considers how effectively the UK uses its position at the UNSC (United Nations Security Council) to influence and bring about an end to global conflict, whilst advancing its goals for a rules-based international order. It will focus on countries for which the UK is a ‘Penholder’ at the UN. This includes (but is not limited to) Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The inquiry asks how the UK, as Penholder for these countries, has sought to reduce conflict and instability, and considers practices that have brought about previous successes, drawing upon lessons learned. It also asks how this position may be used more effectively. In its assessment of the UNSC, this inquiry examines the extent to which the Security Council is an effective tool to further conflict resolution, and considers how increasing polarisation on the Security Council may hinder this objective. Finally, this inquiry assesses the relationship between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the UK’s representation at the UN.
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