The Strategic Defence Review White Paper

Documents to download

The strategic defence review White Paper. House of Commons Library Research Paper 98/91.

The Privy Council: history, functions and membership

A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
Sanctions against Russia

In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. What has been announced and are further measures likely? This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
Nuclear weapons: At a glance

This landing page features a series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states. They should be taken as correct at the time of writing, and will be updated periodically.