Source: United Nations (video statements)
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the Security Council today, suggesting that the next Secretary-General be appointed for a single seven-year term rather than two five-year terms, arguing that the current system is overly dependent on permanent members for extensions.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Members of the House of Lords pressed government for action on Monday 15 December.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Sir Keir Starmer MP attends the Liaison Committee on Monday 15 December at 2pm, chaired by Dame Meg Hillier MP. The session runs for 90 minutes, until 3.30pm.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Coming up this afternoon, members will quiz the government on its assessment of any implications of the terrorist attack in Sydney for the UK, in an urgent question from Lord West of Spithead, granted by the Lord Speaker. Watch live from 3.15pm.
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Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The Lord Speaker welcomed Professor Sir Simon Schama to the House of Lords to give a lecture to members and staff on the American Constitution on 3 December 2025.
An acclaimed historian and art critic, Professor Schama’s books include the three volume ‘A History of Britain’ and his BBC TV series includes ‘Simon Schama’s Power of Art’ and ‘The Story of the Jews’.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
This will be the Minister’s first appearance in front of PACAC since he joined the Cabinet Office, and he will appear alongside the department’s Permanent Secretary, Cat Little CB.
The Committee is likely to question witnesses about the newly-created role of Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister.
Other topics which may be covered include the Minister’s plans for reforming the Civil Service, the current status of the Government’s five core ‘missions’, and the Government’s plans for digital ID.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Description: MPs on the cross-party committee will explore multiple issues across courts, prisons and probation.
