Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her Brazilian counterpart on a peaceful transfer of power in the event that one is necessary following the 2022 Presidential Election in that country.

The UK values its wide-ranging relationship with Brazil, among the elements of which are our bilateral partnerships on climate, trade, security and development.

The UK is clear about our position on the importance of respect for electoral processes, peaceful transfers of power and accountable democratic institutions. We continue to engage with the Brazilian government, political parties and civil society organisations on this basis. In the lead up to Brazil's October 2022 presidential elections, it will be important for all participants to respect core democratic principles and avoid inflammatory rhetoric.