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Labour MP Offers US Vice President JD Vance Personal Tour Of Constituency
Labour MP Offers US Vice President JD Vance Personal Tour Of Constituency
Foreign affairs
A Labour MP, whose constituency JD Vance is visiting on holiday, has offered to give the United States Vice President a tour of his area.
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Must Include Kyiv, Downing Street Says
Foreign affairs
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Must Include Kyiv, Downing Street Says
Keir Starmer Says New Israeli Ground Offensive Will Cause More Bloodshed
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Says New Israeli Ground Offensive Will Cause More Bloodshed
Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
Foreign affairs
Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Keir Starmer Announces UK Will Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Meets Conditions
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Announces UK Will Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Meets Conditions
Opinion
The migration deal with France shows the UK needs the ECHR
Foreign affairs
By Tony Vaughan MP
The migration deal with France shows the UK needs the ECHR
How King Edward III might stop the Chinese mega-embassy
Foreign affairs
By Luke de Pulford
How King Edward III might stop the Chinese mega-embassy
Parliament must act now to end the debt crisis undermining global aid
Economy
By Noah Law MP
Parliament must act now to end the debt crisis undermining global aid
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Reform UK Send Candidates For Psychiatric Testing To 'Avoid Another Rupert Lowe'
Reform UK Send Candidates For Psychiatric Testing To "Avoid Another Rupert Lowe"
Political parties
How Reform Plans To Conquer London
How Reform Plans To Conquer London
Political parties
“Farage’s Fillies”: How Reform UK Is Trying To Win Over Women
“Farage’s Fillies”: How Reform UK Is Trying To Win Over Women
Home affairs
Green Party MP Shares List Of All Her Meetings And Urges Colleagues To Do The Same
Green Party MP Shares List Of All Her Meetings And Urges Colleagues To Do The Same
Parliament
Former Labour Activist Offers Housing Roadmap For Tories To Win Back Public Support
Former Labour Activist Offers Housing Roadmap For Tories To Win Back Public Support
Communities
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Lucy Fisher Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Lucy Fisher
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Dominic Raab's Pret Special
Brexit
By Robert Hutton
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
He doesn't have the same lunch every day. Really.
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
A neat way of getting freebies while ducking transparency around interests, or an inexpensive scheme for bringing highly valued growth and business to the UK? Sienna Rodgers takes a look at trade envoys
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Defence
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
From shortly after the invasion to today, British parliamentarians have been visiting Ukraine to learn and, where possible, to support. We asked a selection to share their most abiding memories
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Now more than ever we must take action to uphold the human rights of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong
Foreign affairs
By Lord Bishop of St Albans
Now more than ever we must take action to uphold the human rights of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong
Earlier this month, I joined forces with Christian leaders from around the world to call for a Chinese New Year amnesty for Jimmy Lai and other activists remanded in custody under the National Security Law.
Russian Ambassador Summoned To Foreign Office As 'Full Scale' Ukraine Invasion Is Feared
Foreign affairs
Russian Ambassador Summoned To Foreign Office As "Full Scale" Ukraine Invasion Is Feared
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has summoned Russia’s ambassador to the Foreign Office after Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine last night.
Boris Johnson Announces Sanctions On Five Russian Banks After Ukraine Escalation
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Announces Sanctions On Five Russian Banks After Ukraine Escalation
Boris Johnson said Putin's efforts "must fail" as he announced the "first barrage" of sanctions against Russia after troops advanced into eastern Ukraine on Monday night.
Government Calls For Russia To Be Stripped Of Hosting Champions League Final After Ukraine Invasion
Foreign affairs
Government Calls For Russia To Be Stripped Of Hosting Champions League Final After Ukraine Invasion
The government is calling on Uefa to strip Russia of the right to host the Champions League final after "a flagrant breach of its international commitments" following military advances into Ukraine.
Government Says Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Has Begun
Defence
Government Says Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Has Begun
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said it is a "dark day" for Europe as he confirmed that Russian forces have now advanced into eastern Ukraine.
UK Advertising Presents Export Month To Support Global Britain Trading Ambitions Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising Presents Export Month To Support Global Britain Trading Ambitions
This March, the UK advertising industry will help companies seeking international growth.
Lords Diary: Lord McConnell
Foreign affairs
By Lord McConnell
Lords Diary: Lord McConnell
Long distance travel could have created some fear and apprehension after all the restrictions of the past two years. My visit to Uganda, involving two long flights in either direction, instead generates adrenaline.
Back UK Spirits Exports to Back Global Britain Partner content
Brexit
By Chivas Brothers
Back UK Spirits Exports to Back Global Britain
Britain can fulfil its trade potential by supporting industries which are competitive on the world stage.
Sanction Stations: Battling Back Against Chinese Oppression
Foreign affairs
By John Johnston
Sanction Stations: Battling Back Against Chinese Oppression
Far from being cowed, those subject to retaliatory sanctions by China remain determined to shine a light on violations against the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang and hold China to account.
Boris Johnson Says Ukraine Shelling Is A 'False Flag Operation' By Russia
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Says Ukraine Shelling Is A "False Flag Operation" By Russia
Boris Johnson has said the shelling of a kindergarten in Ukraine was "designed to discredit the Ukrainians".
Ukrainians In The UK Say They Are 'Scared For Tomorrow' And Demand Tougher Russia Sanctions
Defence
By Kate Proctor
Ukrainians In The UK Say They Are "Scared For Tomorrow" And Demand Tougher Russia Sanctions
The UK government must urgently bring forward tougher economic sanctions on Russia, Ukrainians living in London have said during an emotional demonstration outside Downing Street.
Putin Could Attack Ukrainian Cities Within 'Minutes' Warns Defence Minister
Foreign affairs
Putin Could Attack Ukrainian Cities Within "Minutes" Warns Defence Minister
Russia could attack Ukrainian cities within "just a matter of minutes" of launching an invasion, a defence minister has warned, after the UK and US concluded that Russia has not withdrawn troops from the border as claimed earlier this week by the Kremlin.
We must not restart trade talks with China
Foreign affairs
By Iain Duncan Smith MP
We must not restart trade talks with China
The government would be wrong to re-start trade talks with China. We cannot offer tough rhetoric on the importance of defending human rights while also cosying up to a country that commits genocide against its own people.
David Lammy Accuses Foreign Office Of 'Pettiness' Over EU During Ukraine Crisis
Foreign affairs
David Lammy Accuses Foreign Office Of "Pettiness" Over EU During Ukraine Crisis
David Lammy has said foreign office ministers were exhibiting “pettiness” by not working more openly with the European Union as conflict between Ukraine and Russia looms.
The David Lammy interview: Ukraine could be the biggest conflict since World War Two
Foreign affairs
By Eleanor Langford
The David Lammy interview: Ukraine could be the biggest conflict since World War Two
From a crisis in Ukraine to concerns over China and Britain’s shaky relationship with the United States, newly-appointed shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has plenty in his in-tray. He tells Eleanor Langford about his hopes for the role – and the part he thinks the UK should play on the global stage. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer.
Ben Wallace Says There Are No Signs Of Russian Withdrawal From Ukrainian Border
Foreign affairs
Ben Wallace Says There Are No Signs Of Russian Withdrawal From Ukrainian Border
Ben Wallace, the Secretary of State for Defence, has said that the UK has not seen evidence to substantiate the Russian claim that it is withdrawing troops from the Ukrainian border.
Boris Johnson Says Ukraine Crisis Is A 'Mixed Picture' And Warns Tough Sanctions Are 'Ready To Go'
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Says Ukraine Crisis Is A "Mixed Picture" And Warns Tough Sanctions Are "Ready To Go"
Boris Johnson has said intelligence from the Ukraine border is "not encouraging", but that there are signs of a "diplomatic opening" as Russia continues to build up forces.
Senior Tory Says UK's 'Photo-Op' Diplomacy Over Russia Is A Sign Of Weakening Global Influence
Defence
Senior Tory Says UK's "Photo-Op" Diplomacy Over Russia Is A Sign Of Weakening Global Influence
The UK’s diplomatic efforts to stop Russia invading Ukraine have been heavily criticised by a senior Tory who believes their approach is a sign of the country’s diminishing global influence.
Liz Truss Warns Russian Invasions Might Not End At Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Liz Truss Warns Russian Invasions Might Not End At Ukraine
Liz Truss has warned that Russian expansionism may not "stop at Ukraine" as world leaders continue in their attempts to dissuade Moscow from invading its neighbour.
Boris Johnson To Chair Cobra Meeting As Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Feared “Immediately”
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson To Chair Cobra Meeting As Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Feared “Immediately”
The foreign secretary has warned Vladimir Putin could launch an invasion of Ukraine "almost immediately” as she repeated calls for Brits to leave the country.
Boris Johnson Warns World Is “On The Edge Of A Precipice” Over Fears Russia Will Invade Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Warns World Is “On The Edge Of A Precipice” Over Fears Russia Will Invade Ukraine
The Prime Minister said “we are on the edge of a precipice” as the "evidence is pretty clear" that Russia is planning to invade Ukraine.
Minister Warns Russia Invading Ukraine Could Be 'Very Imminent Indeed'
Foreign affairs
Minister Warns Russia Invading Ukraine Could Be "Very Imminent Indeed"
A defence minister has warned that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could be "very imminent indeed" as Boris Johnson prepares to hold more urgent talks with world leaders this week. 
Brandon Lewis Confirms British Troops Will Not Be Deployed To Ukraine As UK Looks For Diplomatic Solution
Foreign affairs
Brandon Lewis Confirms British Troops Will Not Be Deployed To Ukraine As UK Looks For Diplomatic Solution
Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis said the UK is focused on a “diplomatic solution” to Russian aggression against Ukraine as he confirmed British troops will not be sent to the region.
MPs Accuse UK And Western Allies Of Leaving Ukraine In A Vulnerable State For Too Long
Foreign affairs
MPs Accuse UK And Western Allies Of Leaving Ukraine In A Vulnerable State For Too Long
MPs have said the crisis at the border of Russia and Ukraine could have been prevented if tougher sanctions were imposed more quickly on Vladimir Putin’s government and Kremlin-linked oligarchs.
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Derby Suite
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Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards