Substitute
Deputy
Liberal Democrat
House of Commons
GB - SW1A OAA - London
United Kingdom
Working language: English
10/04/2025 | 18:20:00 Mister President, Europe’s historic relationship with Latin America means we share many common bonds: cultural, economic as well as political. And I should state I am the Chair of the Human Rights Committee at Liberal International, and last December met up with our Liberal Democratic sister parties from across Latin America at our congress in Chile. They reinforced to us the strength of those ties too, urging ALDE member parties to help develop and encourage stronger links on key values such... 10/04/2025 | 15:49:55 Mister President, The attack by Hamas on innocent Israeli citizens on 7 October 2023 was illegal, appalling, and unforgivable. And under the Statute of the International Criminal Court, the “taking of hostages” constitutes a war crime in both international and non-international armed conflict. Hamas should return the remaining hostages as soon as possible. It is right for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, with our focus on human rights and the rule of international law... 31/01/2025 | 10:13:36 ...and I congratulate the rapporteur on this excellent report and resolution. Health services for Long Covid across the world are inconsistent and often not treated in the same way as other diseases. Ignoring the long-term health, economic, and well being of at least 22 million people in Europe and 70 million globally has significant consequences for the individuals, their families and the economy. Many are denied recognition as disabled people because of health and governmental attitudes... 30/01/2025 | 12:26:04 Mister President, Next month is the third anniversary of PUTIN's illegal invasion of Ukraine. The bravery and determination of the Ukrainian people and the leadership of President ZELENSKYY continue to be outstanding. And there is no doubt that the Russian Federation has violated international law and the Charter of the United Nations. PUTIN's troops have attacked civilians, hospitals, schools and infrastructure. PUTIN has also had to go to Iran for weapons and North Korea for troops. And...
06/02/2025 | Doc. 16115 | Motion for a resolution The deterioration of women's rights in Afghanistan: a need for global response
10/04/2025 | Doc. 16150, vote on the draft text for opinion Draft Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law 10/04/2025 | Doc. 16153, vote on the draft text for resolution The situation in Georgia and follow up to Resolution 2585 (2025) “Challenge, on substantive grounds, of the still unratified credentials of the parliamentary delegation of Georgia” 10/04/2025 | Doc. 16128, vote on the draft text for resolution Interconnections between the Council of Europe and the European Political Community 10/04/2025 | Doc. 16129, vote on the draft text for recommendation Strengthening relations between the Council of Europe and Latin America 10/04/2025 | Doc. 16129, vote on the draft text for resolution Strengthening relations between the Council of Europe and Latin America