Lords International Relations & Defence Committee

📢 Tomorrow, as part of our inquiry into UK-US relations, we'll hear evidence on legality of recent US actions in Venezuela and their wider international law implications from Prof Michael Schmitt, & Prof Marc Weller.

📺 Watch live at 10.30am:parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/68…

The @UKHouseofLords approved a motion to appoint three new members to the Committee. We are pleased to welcome: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Lord Lamont of Lerwick and Baroness Prashar. Lord Robertson of Port Ellen has been appointed as the new Chair. 1/2 lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/ItemOfBusiness…

Last week, the Committee visited Washington DC as part of its inquiry into the future of the UK–US relationship. Members met British Embassy colleagues, Congress, think tanks, officials at the State Department and Pentagon and industry reps. A productive visit—report coming soon!

On Wednesday, as part of our ongoing inquiry into the UK–US relationship, we’ll hear evidence on the new US National Security Strategy and its implications for UK policy from @Tara_varma and Peter Rough @HudsonInstitute.

📺 Watch live from 11.30am: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d9…

Tomorrow we will hear from FCDO Minister Stephen Doughty MP on the UK–US relationship. We will put to him evidence on various aspects, including foreign policy, defence and intelligence cooperation, and economic ties.

Watch live from 2pm: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/ac…