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Baroness Ludford (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 6 January 2026

Debate

Venezuela

Contribution

My Lords, first, could the Minister tell us how she thinks that democracy can be introduced in Venezuela? Clearly, the agenda of President Trump is not about liberating Venezuela or bringing in democracy, so how do our Government see that happening? Repression and banditry are continuing on the streets of Caracas—how are we going to get from there to democracy? Secondly, the Minister praised the Prime Minister for managing the relationship with President Trump. What will it take for the Prime Minister to switch from managing his relationship with President Trump to challenging President Trump?

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