SNP MP criticises UK failure to condemn Azerbaijan over Lachin corridor protests

Dundee West MP Chris Law has written to the UK Government to criticise its failure to join allies on the UN Security Council in condemning Azerbaijan, following protests on the country's Lachin corridor which have cut off 120,000 ethnic Armenians from food and medical supplies. Reports from the UN Security Council have suggested that the … Continue reading SNP MP criticises UK failure to condemn Azerbaijan over Lachin corridor protests

SNP MP calls on UK Government to officially recognise Palestine

The UK Government must officially recognise Palestine as an independent nation state if they are to help find a lasting two-state solution for both Israel and Palestine, a leading SNP politician has claimed.  During a Parliamentary Urgent Question on the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine, Chris Law, the SNP MP for Dundee West, called on the UK Government to show leadership and demand an … Continue reading SNP MP calls on UK Government to officially recognise Palestine

CHRIS LAW CALLS FOR LONGER VISA-FREE ACCESS TO EU FOR BRITISH TOURISTS

Dundee West MP Chris Law has called on the UK Government to not forget about UK tourists in Brexit negotiations, after it was revealed that six-month Visa-free access to the UK for EU citizens may not be reciprocated by the EU.  It is expected that the EU will offer only 90 days in any 180 rolling days travel without need … Continue reading CHRIS LAW CALLS FOR LONGER VISA-FREE ACCESS TO EU FOR BRITISH TOURISTS

MP CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT EXPLANATION OVER SAUDI ARABIA ARMS SALES

The SNP’s Spokesperson for International Development and Climate Justice has called for a full explanation from the Foreign Secretary over ongoing arms sales to Saudi Arabia, following a damning ruling by the UK’s court of appeal that the sales were unlawful. At a Parliamentary session of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Questions, Chris Law MP raised … Continue reading MP CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT EXPLANATION OVER SAUDI ARABIA ARMS SALES

IMMIGRATION MINISTER URGED TO INTERVENE AMID DUNDEE CONFERENCE VISA REFUSALS

The UK Government’s Immigration Minister has been urged to intervene following the refusal of Visas to delegates set to attend the World Community Development Conference in Dundee later this month. The World Community Development Conference, which will be held in the University of Dundee and other venues across Dundee from the 23rd to 30th June, … Continue reading IMMIGRATION MINISTER URGED TO INTERVENE AMID DUNDEE CONFERENCE VISA REFUSALS