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UK đź”´ PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 29 April 2026

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/GfBhjanpA_8?feature=share

Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

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UK đź”´ LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 29 April 2026

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

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UK What is the future of UK foreign aid? | International Development Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Amid 40% cuts to the UK international aid budget, there are still significant gaps in what we know about the Government’s new approach to foreign aid spending.

The International Development Committee is urging the Government to explain what success looks like and how international partners will be involved.

Additionally, the Committee is calling for more to be done to regain public trust and rebuild the case for aid.

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Addressing the Middle East Crisis, Europe’s Energy Security, and €45 Billion for Ukraine

Source: European Commission (video statements)

"In just 60 days of conflict, our bill for fossil fuel imports has increased by over EUR 27 billion, without a single molecule of additional energy." – President von der Leyen

On 29 April 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated in the European Parliament plenary debate on the EU strategy in response to the ongoing Middle East crisis, its implications on energy prices and the availability of fertilizers.

In her speech, President von der Leyen announced that the EU would disburse the first €45 billion of its €90 billion loan to Ukraine—with two-thirds earmarked for defence, including a €6 billion drone package—while adopting a 20th sanctions package to hit Russia’s economy. Amid the Middle East crisis, she stressed the need for lasting peace and warned that soaring fossil fuel import costs (€27 billion in 60 days) demand faster electrification and energy independence, proposing targeted aid, EU-wide coordination, and an Electrification Action Plan. To fund future priorities like defence and competitiveness, she urged new EU revenue streams, arguing that without them, Europe risks less funding where it’s needed most—concluding with a call to "electrify Europe" and secure its sovereignty.

For the full transcript of the speech, see here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_26_923

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https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-288526

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€90 billion for Ukraine: where it comes from, where it goes

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

The EU has approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine – €30 billion to address its budgetary needs and €60 billion for defence. That covers roughly two-thirds of Ukraine’s funding needs for 2026 and 2027.

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