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United Kingdom’s global position discussed in the Lords

7 March 2025 (updated on 7 March 2025)

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On Thursday 13 March, members of the House of Lords debated the United Kingdom’s global position.

Debate

Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative), chair of the Lords International Agreements Committee, put forward the debate. 

This is a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.     

Members speaking 

Contributing members included:

  • Lord Callanan (Conservative), Shadow Minister for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
  • Lord Hannay of Chiswick (Crossbench), former permanent representative to the UN
  • Lord Purvis of Tweed (Liberal Democrat), Liberal Democrat spokesperson for foreign and commonwealth affairs.

Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour), Minister of State for Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, responded on behalf of the government.

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Watch on Parliament TV or read the Lords Hansard transcript.

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Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the House of Lords Library briefing.  

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