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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, written questions. Newest first, with source links and the classification rule visible on every record.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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, ukraine, israel, war.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: gaza, israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: gaza, israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: gaza, israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Robert Hamill Inquiry Report
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Robert Hamill Inquiry Report” on 14 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: defence.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 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: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
SEND: Cross-Government Work
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “SEND: Cross-Government Work” on 14 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.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Shipping: International Waters
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Shipping: International Waters” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Ajax Vehicles
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ajax Vehicles” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
USA: Armed Forces
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “USA: Armed Forces” on 14 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: armed forces.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
HMS Bangor
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “HMS Bangor” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
China and Russia: Antarctic
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “China and Russia: Antarctic” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Gaza
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gaza” on 14 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: gaza.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Royal Fleet Auxiliary” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Israeli Settlements
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Israeli Settlements” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gaza: Humanitarian Aid” on 14 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: gaza.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Ajax Vehicles
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ajax Vehicles” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Guided Weapons
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Guided Weapons” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Type 23 Frigates: Costs
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Type 23 Frigates: Costs” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Type 45 Destroyers: Costs
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Type 45 Destroyers: Costs” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Security Action for Europe
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Security Action for Europe” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Israel: Arms Trade
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Israel: Arms Trade” on 14 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 questions14 Sept 2026
Artillery
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Artillery” on 14 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.
Topic labels organise source material. They do not describe an MP’s motive, priority, expertise, support or opposition.