Thank you Mr President. May I just start by saying that I was disappointed by the Russian Representative’s explanation of vote in the previous round, as he himself stated he did not actually make an explanation of vote, but a substantive statement. In… read more
The Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt condemned Russia’s use of military force against Ukrainian vessels entering the Sea of Azov on Sunday 25 November. Russia’s act of aggression and seizure of three Ukrainian vessels not only outlines Russian contempt… read more
And thank you to our briefers, Special Envoy Kfando for his update and to Ambassador Lauber for updating us on his trip to Burundi and the region and for so clearly setting out his recommendations. I would also like to welcome the latest report of the… read more
On Friday 23 November, Environment Agency ecologists removed a number of coarse fish from a section of the River Tame, as Phase 2 of the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Risk Management Scheme gathers pace. This part of the scheme involves diverting a 120m… read more
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a Statement on the conclusion of our negotiations to leave the European Union. At yesterday’s Special European Council in Brussels, I reached a deal with the leaders of the other 27 EU Member States on… read more