Lord Callanan (Con)

My Lords, more than 100 UNRWA staff are now suspected of having links with Hamas, with many being suspected of being actively involved in the appalling 7 October attacks; 70 employees have been dismis

My Lords, Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine is an indefensible act of aggression. The previous Government were both steadfast and consistent in their support for Ukraine and their opposition to the inva

My Lords, I agree with the Minister that this is a positive step, although we still need to see a lot of the detail. Can the Minister say whether, if the strait is fully reopened, that will enable the

My Lords, this has been a very timely debate, and I congratulate my noble friend Lady Helic on securing time for it. She showed in her powerful opening speech her immense knowledge and appreciation fo

My Lords, I first thank the Minister for the opportunity to ask questions on this important Statement. The situation in the Middle East continues to cause global instability, and families here in the

My Lords, the British Council has an important role to play in helping the UK to project its influence as a force for good on the world stage. It is, consequently, a member of the UK Government’s Soft