Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Doughty and Richard Quigley

Tuesday 27th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West) (Lab)]

With Israelis heading to the polls today, the world will be watching anxiously. Hard-line figures such as Ben-Gvir and Naftali Bennett are emerging as potential kingmakers in the next Government. Given that both have supported policies relating to settlement expansion and the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, there is real concern that the next Israeli Administration could move even further away from compliance with international law. What steps are the Government taking to ensure that the UK’s commitment to international law is upheld in their relationship with any future Israeli Government?

[The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Stephen Doughty)]

I assure my hon. Friend that the UK’s commitment to international law does not depend on the outcome of elections. We have been clear that settlements are illegal under international law and that Israel must comply with its obligations. We have been clear that the occupation is unlawful.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Doughty and Richard Quigley

Tuesday 21st April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Doughty]

The hon. Member will know from my previous answers in this place how seriously I take this issue. Our commitment across the whole of our British family on these matters is very clear. I have been working closely with leaders of the overseas territories. We have seen some important progress from a number of them, but a number have not gone far enough; I have been very frank with them about that. We are working in partnership and providing technical advice and support, and I am very hopeful that we will achieve progress, particularly on legitimate interest access to beneficial registers of ownership.

[Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West) (Lab)]

2. What discussions she has had with international counterparts on the adequacy of safeguards governing Interpol red notices issued in respect of British citizens.