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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 25 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"My right hon. Friend has said that one country, two systems must mean exactly that. Will he support the legitimate demands of the protesters, many of whom are waving Union flags in the hope of support from this Government and this House for the permanent withdrawal of this most contentious …..."
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Written Question
Venezuela: Presidents
Tuesday 26th February 2019

Asked by: Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the status of the presidency in Venezuela.

Answered by Alan Duncan

On 24 January, the Foreign Secretary discussed Venezuela with Vice-President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo in Washington, and further discussed Venezuela at a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Bucharest on 30 January.

On 26 January, I represented the UK at the UN Security Council where I discussed Venezuela with European and regional counterparts. On 4 Feburary, I went to Ottawa for the meeting of Lima Group countries, where I discussed Venezuela with regional and Foreign Ministers.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 26 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"My right hon. Friend will have been as shocked as I was to see the appalling scenes of Venezuelan troops using violence and intimidation to prevent vital aid from entering their country, which has been ravaged by socialism for decades. Will my right hon. Friend join me in calling on …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Feb 2019
Counter-Daesh Update

"The Leader of the Opposition is a former national chairman of the Stop the War Coalition. Under his chairmanship, the coalition issued a statement praising Daesh for its “internationalism” and “solidarity”. Does my right hon. Friend agree that although we might have many words to describe Daesh, those are certainly …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Jan 2019
Venezuela

"It is the only way to be noticed, Mr Speaker.

I welcome the urgent question. For too long, the House has stood by and watched Venezuela, which should be a prosperous country, slip into tyranny and destitution. Did my right hon. Friend hear the comments made on the radio by …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Nov 2018
Ukraine-Russia Relations

"What representations were made to the Russians during their illegal construction of the Kerch bridge, the completion of which has allowed President Putin to tighten his grip on the whole region and precipitated this latest illegal act?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 30 Oct 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"What update can my right hon. Friend offer the House on the resettlement of the White Helmets in the UK following the joint operation to rescue them in the summer?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 26 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does my right hon. Friend agree that President Trump’s commitment to the defence of Europe is evidenced by the fact that, since he came to office, he has increased the funding for US forces present in Europe by 40%? If it were not for the Americans, who else would be …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Earlier this month the Syrian crisis entered its eighth year. Are we getting any nearer to an international solution?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will the Secretary of State join me in reiterating that the issues this House and the international community have with Russia are with Putin and his cronies, not the long-suffering and hard-pressed Russian people, who are victims in this themselves?..."
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