The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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The US mid-term elections: domestic and foreign policy issues (264 KB, PDF)
As the US mid-term elections approach, the Democrats and Republicans are tied, approximately, in the opinion polls. The Republican Party have been tipped to gain control of the Senate but the Democrats are currently slightly ahead in overall opinion polls. There are a significant number of undecided voters, however, who could influence the outcome of the upcoming elections.
This note brings together some polling information and summarises some of the main issues and recent news stories that may affect the result.
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The US mid-term elections: domestic and foreign policy issues (264 KB, PDF)
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A general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Main Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
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This paper provides a timeline of notable events in relations between the UK and China.
