Foreign Affairs - Catherine West

Execution of democracy activists in Myanmar

The heinous execution of democracy activists in Myanmar cannot be ignored. I’ve written to the Foreign Ministerto urge immediate action against the authorities in Myanmar in response. The people of Myanmar deserve our support, not our silence. Read my letter here:

My latest Climate Change & Environment Update Report

The State Opening of Parliament took place on 10th May. We desperately needed a Queen’s Speech that would tackle the cost-of-living crisis and bring forward the emergency energy efficiency measures we need. Unfortunately, this was another wasted opportunity. I fear that Parliament’s new session will contain little to tackle the…

Trade unionists from Taiwan

I held a really interesting and productive discussion with trade unionists from Taiwan this morning. Across the world the cost of living is rising, and learning from our partners and building relations is – and always will be – key for the Labour Party in our global engagement

Haringey stands with Ukraine: my statement

My article in the Ham & High on the situation in Ukraine, published 28 February: the world is watching. My column in the Ham & High, the UK’s treatment of refugees has long been a source of national shame

Britain – a force for good

Read my article for the Coalition for Global Prosperity on Britain’s role in the world, and how we must be a force for good. Read online here or below. “Since the Brexit referendum in 2016 there has been much discussion of Britain’s global role, with successive Conservative Prime Ministers speaking…

Watch: Freedom of religion and belief in India

Watch my speech in Parliament on freedom of religion and belief in India

Situation facing workers and trade unionists in Hong Kong

I held a deeply worrying meeting with Unison the Union, the TUC and the International TUC on the situation facing workers and trade unionists in Hong Kong. The crackdown on trade unionists is completely unacceptable and the UK, with its international partners, must do more to make this clear to…

Russia Report

Time and again, Labour MPs have raised the Government’s painfully slow attitude to the Russia Report. With mounting Russian hostility and threats to our allies the time for discussions is over. The Minister’s response to my question at Foreign Office Questions today is deeply disappointing. We need action. Watch:

Hong Kong arrests – Stand News

My letter to the Foreign Minister following concerning reports of the closure of the last pro-democracy news website in Hong Kong and the arrests of 6 people.

Uyghur Tribunal Verdict

On 13 December, I wrote to the Foreign Minister about the Uyghur Tribunal Verdict. Read my full letter below: The Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP Minister of State Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office SW1A 2AH 13 December 2021 Dear Amanda, Re: Uyghur Tribunal Verdict As you know, last week…

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