International politics and government
International politics and government news from UK Parliament.

Defence Committee launch inquiry into withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the recent withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan
09 September 2021

House of Lords recalled to debate the situation in Afghanistan
The House of Lords met on Wednesday 18 August to debate the situation in Afghanistan and quiz government on action
19 August 2021

Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into tilt to the Indo-Pacific
The Foreign Affairs Committee examines the realignment of Britain’s foreign policy towards the Indo-Pacific
22 July 2021

Four short debates in the Lords
Members debate student exchange, cadet forces, human rights and elections in Belarus. Catch up
22 July 2021

Report: The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis
The Foreign Affairs Committee publishes its report “The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis”
16 July 2021

Lords debates UK trade with Commonwealth
Learn more about the Lords debate on the progress in renewing trading relationships with Commonwealth countries
09 July 2021

Lords debates UK foreign aid
Members debate UK aid spending. Find out more
02 July 2021

Lords debates trade deals with Cameroon and Ghana
Interim partnership agreements in the spotlight. Find out more
28 June 2021

Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss human rights sanctions, housing developments on flood plains, Official Development Assistance and the Child Maintenance Service. Learn more
25 June 2021

Speaker welcomes the head of the Latin American Diplomatic Corps
The Speaker of the House of Commons heard how the Central American country of Honduras is still reeling from destruction caused by two hurricanes and the Covid pandemic.
09 June 2021

Overseas operations bill concludes parliamentary stages
Lords discusses torture offences and duty of care to service personnel. Find out more
29 April 2021

Lords debates reduction in UK development aid
Members discuss impact on achieving the objectives outlined in the Integrated Review. Find out more
29 April 2021

Lords debates security, defence, development and foreign policy
Members discuss government review
23 April 2021

Ministers questioned on digital trade and data
The International Trade Committee holds the final evidence session of its inquiry into digital trade and data
21 April 2021

UK Turkey Agreement reported for special attention
The International Agreements Committee has published a report on a Free Trade Agreement with Turkey, an Air Services Agreement with Iceland, and a Headquarters Agreement with the Square Kilometre Array Observatory.
26 March 2021