Mentions:
1: Iain Duncan Smith (Con - Chingford and Woodford Green) about trying to recognise that there is a moment when attempts to be reasonable and engage in a normal, diplomatic - Speech Link
2: Chris Law (SNP - Dundee West) will not be a military solution to the conflict in the middle east; there will be only a political and diplomatic - Speech Link
3: Nusrat Ghani (Con - Wealden) Green raised, let me be clear that this would be a significant escalation and a turning point in Iran’s relations - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Bob Blackman (Con - Harrow East) He had the audacity to smuggle the bomb through security in diplomatic bags. - Speech Link
2: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) of what the potential effect may be of UK actions against Iran through sanctions and changes in diplomatic - Speech Link
3: David Rutley (Con - Macclesfield) that have been raised.Unwavering support for democracy and freedom worldwide is central to Britain’s diplomatic - Speech Link
4: David Rutley (Con - Macclesfield) We continue our diplomatic efforts, talking to countries in the region such as Oman and Turkey—the hon - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Baroness Smith of Basildon (Lab - Life peer) Alongside that, diplomatic engagement is paramount. - Speech Link
2: Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD - Life peer) and Hezbollah are all supported by Iran. - Speech Link
3: Lord Archbishop of Canterbury (Bshp - Bishops) It saves money on fighting wars and on diplomatic intervention at a time when diplomatic intervention - Speech Link
4: Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab - Life peer) I am only too aware of the influence and control that Iran exercises in the region. - Speech Link
5: Lord Mitchell (Lab - Life peer) Following the initial success of the Abraham accords, full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia were - Speech Link
Written Evidence Dec. 18 2023
Inquiry: The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North AfricaFound: People’s Republic of China has chosen to compete in the region. 3The PRC is aggressively expanding its diplomatic
Mentions:
1: Catherine West (Lab - Hornsey and Wood Green) Warm relations are vital, but for far too long, those accused of brutal crimes in the past, including - Speech Link
2: Andrew Mitchell (Con - Sutton Coldfield) We are involved in intensive diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the hostages. - Speech Link
3: David Duguid (Con - Banff and Buchan) recent joint statement from Armenia and Azerbaijan as a historic milestone towards the normalisation of relations - Speech Link
4: Leo Docherty (Con - Aldershot) encouraged by the joint statement from Azerbaijan and Armenia confirming their intention to normalise relations - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (SNP - Glasgow South) China has responded to the outcome of the election by snatching a diplomatic ally, Nauru. - Speech Link
2: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (SNP - Glasgow South) deter that kind of aggression is what is emboldening Beijing and its strategic partners Russia and Iran - Speech Link
3: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (SNP - Glasgow South) Let me turn to the UK’s relations with Taiwan. - Speech Link
4: Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Con - Berwick-upon-Tweed) Although we have no diplomatic relations, we have strong unofficial links built on many shared interests - Speech Link
Found: Israel-Iran April 2024: UK and international response
Written Evidence Dec. 18 2023
Inquiry: The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North AfricaFound: In 2016-7 I served as academic advisor to the House of Lords International Relations committee inquiry
Mentions:
1: Chris Stephens (SNP - Glasgow South West) He has mentioned Iran and recent attacks. - Speech Link
2: Jack Lopresti (Con - Filton and Bradley Stoke) Iran is the main menace, so let us hope for regime change from below in Iran. - Speech Link
3: Wayne David (Lab - Caerphilly) I would appreciate it if the Minister provided us with an update on that attack and on relations with - Speech Link
4: Leo Docherty (Con - Aldershot) He has tirelessly promoted relations between the Kurdistan region and the UK over that time. - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Leo Docherty (Con - Aldershot) A lot of diplomatic support goes into that. - Speech Link
2: David Rutley (Con - Macclesfield) As I have said, we are working on our good relations with Argentina, but the country is very clear about - Speech Link
3: Michael Fabricant (Con - Lichfield) If that is true, what is the Government’s consideration regarding snapping back sanctions on Iran? - Speech Link
4: David Rutley (Con - Macclesfield) We are working with partners to ensure that Iran never develops a nuclear weapon, are prepared to use - Speech Link
5: Mark Menzies (Con - Fylde) What diplomatic steps is the Department taking to strengthen the UK’s security and its economic relations - Speech Link