International politics and government
International politics and government news from UK Parliament.
UK-Ukraine One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement report published
The International Agreements Committee publishes its report on the UK-Ukraine One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement
26 March 2025
Lords Committee calls for evidence on treaty scrutiny
International Agreements Committee launch call for evidence on treaty scrutiny
11 March 2025
New inquiry: Using our Penholder position to reduce global conflict: The UK at the United Nations Security Council
Inquiry launch: UK at the United Nations Security Council
11 March 2025
Lords Committee launches call for evidence on the UK-Ukraine One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement
Lords Committee launches inquiry UK-Ukraine One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement
28 February 2025
UK accession to US-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement
The International Agreements Committee publishes its report on the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) between the US and Bahrain to the House of Lords for information.
12 February 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss levels of rape prosecution, copyright and artificial intelligence, the Office for Students' 2025-2030 strategy, and glorification of terrorism in four short debates. Catch up
31 January 2025
The UK’s future relationship with the US
International Relations and Defence Committee launch call for evidence on inquiry into future UK-US relations
24 January 2025
Lords debates challenges to rules-based international order
Global cohesion, stability and security on Lords agenda. Catch up
17 January 2025
Inquiry launch: Soft power: a strategy for UK success?
Today the Foreign Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry into the extent and effectiveness of the UK’s soft power.
08 January 2025
Lord Sedwill: Lord Speaker's Corner
Former diplomat, Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill – Lord Sedwill – is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner
12 December 2024
Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa considered by members
House of Lords discusses the political situation in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Catch up
30 October 2024
Lords concludes scrutiny of draft Commonwealth Parliamentary Association law
Members conclude examination of draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
09 October 2024
Lords considers bill on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at committee stage
Members conclude discussions on draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
12 September 2024
Lords debates Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill
Members discuss draft law to redefine UK membership of international organisations. Catch up
30 July 2024
MPs to hold a debate on UK arms exports to Israel
MPs to hold a debate on UK arms exports to Israel
20 May 2024