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📢 Call for Evidence: Trade in a Turbulent World
Amid growing challenges to the future of rules-based trade, we have launched a new inquiry: “Trade in a turbulent world: how should the UK deploy its trade instruments?”
Write to us by 22 May:
committees.parliament.uk/com……
📢 We have published our report on the Macolin Convention, a Council of Europe Convention signed by the UK which aims to tackle the manipulation of sports competitions.
🧑⚖️ The report will be debated in the House of Lords on Tuesday 15 September at 3.45pm.
📰 Read the report: publications.parliament.uk/p…
📢 We have published our report on the UK-Poland Defence and Security Partnership.
📰Read the report here: committees.parliament.uk/com…
🇬🇧🤝🇲🇩We have published our report on the UK-Moldova Readmissions Agreement.
🔎Under this agreement, the UK and Moldova have agreed to take back people who are not authorised to enter, or remain, in the other country.
📰Read the report here: committees.parliament.uk/com…
❓How will the UK and Poland put the 2026 Security & Defence Partnership into action ?
At 2pm we hear from,
➡️@SDoughtyMP, @FCDOGovUK
➡️Kirsty Hayes,@FCDOGovUK
➡️Joanne Hamer, @DefenceHQ
Watch here:
parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
❓How will the 2026 UK–Poland Security & Defence Partnership deepen cooperation across defence, security and economic resilience?
At 2pm we hear from,
➡️@jgotkowska, @OSW_eng
➡️Kevin Craven, @ADSgroupUK
➡️Ed Arnold, @TheD_Group
Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
We’ve published our report on the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine 🇺🇦⚖️
It is designed to handle compensation claims arising from Russia’s aggression.
Read it here: publications.parliament.uk/p…
We back the UK’s rapid move toward ratification, but our report flags two major concerns:
❗️Victims harmed before 2022 are currently excluded
💵Compensation may be impossible without Russian cooperation
❓Which trade provisions have opened markets for financial services
At 2pm, our Trade in a Turbulent World inquiry hears from:
➡️Dr Nicolette Butler (@NButler223), @OfficialUoM
➡️Chris Bates, @Clifford_Chance
📺Watch the session live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
❓ How can Ukrainians pursue compensation for damage caused by Russia?
🔎 Today at 3pm we’ll hear from:
➡️ @MKliuch, @RD4U_claims
➡️ Maria Tymofienko, @BIICL
➡️ Tetyana Nesterchuk, @FC_Chambers
📺 Watch here:
parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
Today at 2pm, we hear from Crawford Falconer, former Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser.
We will discuss:
❗ UK trade strategy priorities
🌎 UK–US trade
🤝 Future of rules‑based trade
📺 Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
📢 Final call for evidence: Trade in a Turbulent World
Our inquiry on how the UK should deploy its trade instruments is closing soon.
If you wish to contribute, write to us by 22 May:
committees.parliament.uk/com…
❓How are trade instruments working for UK businesses ?
This afternoon at 2pm, we continue our inquiry with:
➡️@SabinaCiofu, @techUK
➡️John Cooke (@tradewonk), @TheCityUK
➡️@William_Bain, @britishchambers
📺Watch the session live here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
❓What kinds of trade agreement should the UK pursue?
This afternoon at 2pm, we continue our inquiry with:
➡️@SamuelMarcLowe, @FlintGlobal
➡️Dr Mona Paulsen (@loyaladvisor), @LSELaw
➡️@hhesterm, @DA_vienna
📺Watch the session live here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
🔎 We have launched an inquiry on the future of rules-based trade and the UK's use of trade agreements, and we want to hear from you!
📺 Watch our Chair @LordJohnson_'s remarks below to find out more.
✍ Write to us here by 22 May: committees.parliament.uk/com…
❓What are the key challenges to rules-based trade today?
This afternoon at 2pm, we launch our new inquiry with:
➡️@SimonFraser00, @ChathamHouse
➡️Alan Beattie, @FT
➡️Alan Wolff, @PIIE
📺Watch the session live here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
1/🌍 Trade is entering one of its most turbulent periods in decades — so how should the UK respond?
Ahead of the WTO Ministerial Conference, our Chair, @LordJohnson_ sets out the risks facing the global rules‑based trading system.
politicshome.com/opinion/art…
The article highlights:
🔹 The pressure on the system for rules-based trade
🔹 The implications of non-binding agreements like the UK–US deal
🔹 The shift away from traditional FTAs towards a wider mix of trade instruments
🔹 The scrutiny implications for Parliament
🚀 We have launched a new inquiry on the future of rules‑based trade and the UK’s use of trade instruments.
📣 We want to hear from businesses, academics, practitioners and all those working across the trade ecosystem.
Share your insights here:
committees.parliament.uk/com…
