Debate Pack
RAF E-7 Wedgetail programme
A Westminster Hall debate on the RAF E-7 Wedgetail programme is scheduled for Wednesday 16 July 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by John Cooper MP.
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Debate Pack
The role of the RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Unit during the Second World War
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of the RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Unit during the Second World War is scheduled for Thursday 17 July 2025, at 3.00pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Julie Minns MP.
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Insight
Financing for development: Global aid landscape 2025
States have pledged reforms to scale up funding to meet the sustainable development goals. But aid from major donors fell in 2024 and more falls are expected.
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Research Briefing
The UK and Global Freedom of Religion or Belief
The briefing sets out international commitments on freedom of religion or belief, reports of discrimination, and UK international work on the issue.
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Research Briefing
The Overseas Territories and Russia sanctions
The UK applies sanctions against Russia. How do they apply in the Overseas Territories?
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Research Briefing
Poland: The Tusk government and the 2025 presidential election
An opposition candidate won Poland's presidential election on 1 June 2025, increasing the likelihood of continued deadlock between the government and presidency
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Research Briefing
Canada: 2025 federal election
On 9 March, following Justin Trudeau's resignation, Mark Carney was elected leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. He soon called a snap federal election for 28 April.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2024-2025: Lords amendments
The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2024-25 would establish an independent Armed Forces Commissioner. The paper has been updated to reflect Lords amendments.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: United Kingdom
This paper briefly examines the UK's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series on the nuclear weapon states.
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Research Briefing
Strategic Defence Review 2025: The UK’s nuclear deterrent
What are the implications of the new Strategic Defence Review for the UK's nuclear deterrent?
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Research Briefing
Israel-Iran 2025: Developments in Iran’s nuclear programme and military action
On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a series of attacks against Iran’s nuclear programme.
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Debate Pack
Armed Forces Day
A debate on Armed Forces Day will take place in the House of Commons chamber on 26 June 2025.
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Debate Pack
Armed forces recruitment in the North East
A debate on armed forces recruitment in the North East will take place in Westminster Hall on 25 June 2025. This debate pack provides background and related material.
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Research Briefing
Strategic Defence Review 2025: Armed forces housing
The government will publish a Defence Housing Strategy in 2025. What did the Strategic Defence Review 2025 say about service accommodation?
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Defence
On Wednesday 25 June 2025 there will be an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Ministry of Defence, in so far as it relates to the remit of the National Armaments Director.
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