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Defence and foreign affairs
Defence, diplomacy, international development and overseas conflicts.
Defence and foreign affairs covers the armed forces, diplomacy, international development, sanctions and overseas conflicts. An MP might ask a minister for an update, discuss a particular country, examine a bill or vote on a motion. These records show what occurred in a parliamentary proceeding, not every conversation with a constituent or another government. A speech and a division are different evidence: one contains the speaker's words and the other records their vote on the question put to the House. The motion text and date are essential context.
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120 matching activities across speeches, committee activity, written questions. Newest first, with source links and the classification rule visible on every record.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Civil Service Pension Scheme” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: armed forces.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- committee activity15 Sept 2026
International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development
What happened
A committee connected with this MP published activity titled “International Development Committee: The work of the Minister for International Development” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Committees gather evidence and scrutinise policy. A committee event is not treated as proof that every member attended or endorsed its conclusions.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: international development.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: war.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Violence against Women and Girls: AI-based Crime
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Violence against Women and Girls: AI-based Crime” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: sanctions.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Immigration and Asylum Bill (First sitting)
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Immigration and Asylum Bill (First sitting)” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: war.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Ministry of Defence: Written Questions
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ministry of Defence: Written Questions” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Defence Equipment: Sales
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Defence Equipment: Sales” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Defence Equipment: Sales
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Defence Equipment: Sales” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Veterans: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Veterans: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Ajax Vehicles: Procurement
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ajax Vehicles: Procurement” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Aerospace Industry: Research
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Aerospace Industry: Research” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Veterans: Visas
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Veterans: Visas” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
AUKUS: Nuclear Submarines
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “AUKUS: Nuclear Submarines” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Arms Trade: Israel
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Arms Trade: Israel” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: military, israel.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Sudan
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Sudan” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: sudan.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Israel: International Humanitarian Law
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Israel: International Humanitarian Law” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: israel.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Cuba
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Cuba” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: sanctions.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Cuba
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Cuba” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: sanctions.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Ukraine: Military Aid
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ukraine: Military Aid” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence, military, ukraine.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30099
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30099” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: sudan.
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