King’s Speech 2024: Foreign affairs and international development
Research briefing setting out the government’s commitments covering foreign affairs and international development for the House of Lords debate on the 2024 King’s Speech.
This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of Armed Forces Day, which takes place on 30 June 2018.
Armed Forces Day: 30 June 2018 (193 KB , PDF)
Armed Forces Day was established in 2009, to provide an opportunity for the public to show their support for the Armed Forces, veterans, reservists and cadets. The host town for the 2018 national event is Llandudno, Wales. This briefing summarises: the background to Armed Forces Day; the events planned to take place at the national event in Llandudno; criticism of Armed Forces Day; and UK armed forces statistics.
Armed Forces Day: 30 June 2018 (193 KB , PDF)
Research briefing setting out the government’s commitments covering foreign affairs and international development for the House of Lords debate on the 2024 King’s Speech.
Research briefing setting out the government’s commitments covering defence and the armed forces for the House of Lords debate on the 2024 King’s Speech.
The war between Ukraine and Russia is in its third year, with no immediate resolution in sight. This has raised many questions about its endgame and the long-term implications for both countries. This briefing examines some of the potential scenarios for the war’s conclusion.