Speeches by Whittingdale.

“First of all, we share your wish to see the return of all the hostages and the priority that you attach to that. I also fully understand why Israel could not accept any continuation of Hamas involvement in the administration of Gaza or anywhere else. Looking at the day after, which you have talked about, and your sugge…”

“I read your speech about the legal basis for settlements in the West Bank, in which you made the case that Israel’s borders were set in 1948 and that, in international law, that should still be the position. However, you also said that that was not the position as determined by the International Court of Justice, the I…”

“I am afraid I cannot give you the precise date, but what you are talking about is exactly the case you put at that time, and I understand it. What I do not understand is that almost all international legal bodies take a different view. Why should that be, when you argue that the case, in legal terms, is very clear?”

“Can I interrupt you? You set out the argument quite clearly in your speech—”

“I read your speech about the legal basis for settlements in the West Bank, in which you made the case that Israel’s borders were set in 1948 and that, in international law, that should still be the position. However, you also said that that was not the position as determined by the International Court of Justice, the I…”

“Can I come to what you described as one of your missions, which is to combat the weaponisation, I think you said, of international law?”

“Do you think that it is possible to reach an agreement in Gaza without having a clear path set out towards a two-state solution?”

“First of all, we share your wish to see the return of all the hostages and the priority that you attach to that. I also fully understand why Israel could not accept any continuation of Hamas involvement in the administration of Gaza or anywhere else. Looking at the day after, which you have talked about, and your sugge…”

“I am afraid I cannot give you the precise date, but what you are talking about is exactly the case you put at that time, and I understand it. What I do not understand is that almost all international legal bodies take a different view. Why should that be, when you argue that the case, in legal terms, is very clear?”

“Can I interrupt you? You set out the argument quite clearly in your speech—”

“Can I come to what you described as one of your missions, which is to combat the weaponisation, I think you said, of international law?”

“Do you think that it is possible to reach an agreement in Gaza without having a clear path set out towards a two-state solution?”

“First of all, we share your wish to see the return of all the hostages and the priority that you attach to that. I also fully understand why Israel could not accept any continuation of Hamas involvement in the administration of Gaza or anywhere else. Looking at the day after, which you have talked about, and your sugge…”

“The Secretary of State rightly began his statement by condemning the Russian missile attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday, which killed civilians and children. However, he will be aware of Russian claims that this was a military target and that 60 Ukrainian military commanders were killed, as were NATO servicemen who were “in…”

“The Secretary of State will be aware of suggestions that the Government may offer concessions around AI regulation in a deal to reduce US tariffs. Will she assure the creative and news media sectors that any negotiations will not include an offer to weaken our copyright framework, which would be opposed by creative ind…”

“2. What discussions she has had with representatives of the creative industries on the use of AI.”

“You have described various forms of electoral malpractice, but do you have any direct evidence showing that it was being run by Russia?”

“Madam President, can I focus specifically on the elections last October? You have been very clear that you regard them as illegitimate. You have referred to them as a “complete falsification” and international observers have condemned them. You have also called them a Russian special operation. Can you say why you rega…”

“Although I recognise that the use of facial recognition technology can lead to more offenders being caught, does the Minister accept that deployment of a permanent network of fixed cameras across Croydon represents a significant escalation in their use, which makes it all the more important that a clear legislative fra…”

“10. What her policy is on the use of live facial recognition technology by police forces.”