In the Lords

I certainly do not intend to sound complacent. I simply push back on the idea that the UK has lost influence.

As I said, my Lords, we retain good diplomatic relations with European states and share foreign policy goals with them, particularly on issu

In the last decade our diplomatic network has expanded by over 10%, making it the fourth largest global network of embassies and high commis

My Lords, I do not know whether my noble friend is referring to this Government or the French Government.

My Lords, I would love to have time to give lots of examples of where we have exerted disproportionate influence over the last year or two.

My Lords, we continue to work closely with all our allies, including the EU and European states, to build a network of liberty and tackle sh

My Lords, that is not the Government’s view at all.

We continue to encourage the Nigerian Government to take urgent action to protect those at risk of intercommunal violence across the Middle

The UK takes its responsibilities as a nuclear weapon state seriously and will continue to encourage other states to do likewise.

The Government disclosed the Equalities Assessment to the International Planned Parenthood Federation as part of their Judicial Review claim