By Matthew Barrett On Monday, William Hague opened a debate about the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Questions about Libya, UN and NATO involvement came up initally, but events in Israel and Palestine – especially the new agreement between Hamas and Fatah – were also raised, with Conservative members firmly advocating that Hamas […]
William Hague’s reaction:
By Jonathan Isaby After the three-week Easter recess, Foreign Secretary William Hague took the first opportunity to update the Commons on the action being taken against Libya when the Commons reconvened this afternoon. Here are the key extracts from his statement: "Britain has continued to take a leading role in international efforts to protect civilians […]
The Foreign Secretary also insisted that the Coalition was working well. He argued that AV produced neither decisive nor proportionate government. He also insisted that raising the cost of AV was legitimate and that AV could boost the BNP. > WATCH SIMON HUGHES ACCUSING SAYEEDA WARSI OF "INVENTING FACTS" ON SAME ANDREW MARR PROGRAMME