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We are a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs scrutinising the policies of the @FCDOGovUK and its associated bodies. See what we're working on👇

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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
23 days
FCDO cuts are a gift to China and Russia at the UN. As the UN turns 80, our latest report urges the UK Government to defend multilateralism, call out malign influence, and lead with British values. Find out more and read the report ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
28 days
The Foreign Secretary has responded to questions from the Foreign Affairs Committee on the appointment of Lord Mandelson. Read the letter ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
28 days
Our session on Disinformation diplomacy has begun. Watch live ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
29 days
We are calling on the @FCDOGovUK and the @cabinetofficeuk to give evidence on the vetting and security processes behind the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. Find out more ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
29 days
Our latest session looking at Disinformation diplomacy will take place tomorrow at 10am. In this session we will be looking at how China and Russia shape global narratives. Find out more ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
1 month
Chair @EmilyThornberry has written to the Foreign Secretary to ask questions about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to the United States. Read the letter ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
1 month
Our session on the UK-EU reset is starting now. Watch it live ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
1 month
On Monday 8 September at 1:55pm, we’ll be questioning @NickTorfaen, Minister for the Constitution and European Relations at the @cabinetofficeuk, and @SDoughtyMP, Minister of State for Europe at the @FCDOGovUK, as we continue to explore the UK–EU reset. Find out more ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
We have published our report on the Israel-Palestine conflict. We have spent the last nine months taking evidence on the conflict. Today, we are calling on the Government to act more boldly and bravely to deliver a two-state solution. Read the report ⬇️ https://t.co/c5JvtcPYQl
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
Yesterday at the Liaison Committee, Chair @EmilyThornberry asked the Prime Minister how he will build on the recent UK-EU summit to forge a closer relationship with Europe on trade and security.
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
How effective is the UK in its role as penholder at the UN Security Council? @Lord_Collins of Highbury, Minister for the UN, spoke to us about how the UK contributes to peace and security within the UN Security Council.
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
Our session on the UK at the United Nations Security Council is starting now. Watch it live ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
Tomorrow at 11am, we will hold our final session examining the UK at the United Nations Security Council. We'll discuss UK leadership on pen-holding at the UN Security Council with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the FCDO, Lord Collins of Highbury.
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
Today we questioned Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy on the UK’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He confirmed the Government will take further action against Israel if a ceasefire is not agreed.
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
Our session questioning the Foreign Secretary, @DavidLammy, is about to start. Watch it live ⬇️ https://t.co/XB5DoySlIn
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
Our session with the Permanent Under-Secretary to the @FCDOGovUK, Sir Oliver Robbins, is starting shortly. Watch it live ⬇️
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
Tomorrow at 1.30pm, in our second session of the day, we will question the Foreign Secretary, @DavidLammy.
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
Tomorrow at 10.30am, the Permanent Under-Secretary at the @FCDOGovUK, Sir Oliver Robbins, will make his first appearance before the Committee. We will examine the FCDO’s key priorities and the impact that recent cuts will have on the department.
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@CommonsForeign
Foreign Affairs Committee
3 months
For our inquiry into the UK’s role on the UN Security Council, Richard Gowan from the International Crisis Group explained the growing view that the UN must modernise and adapt beyond an organisation designed for Cold War-era challenges.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
4 months
Our session examining the UK at the United Nations Security Council has started. Tune in live ⬇️
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