Colonialism

(asked on 20th October 2026) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government condemns or supports colonialism.


Answered by
Chris Elmore Portrait
Chris Elmore
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 5th November 2026

The Government believes that colonialism has no place in today's world. The Government recognises the painful aspects of colonialism. We support a modern relationship with countries and territories that recognises the past but looks to the future.

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