BGIPU

The British Group IPU -
Advancing the parliamentary dimension of Britain's foreign relations 🇬🇧 🇺🇦

[IPUparliament @IPUparliament]

🌍 How can we turn climate evidence into action?

On 14 November, the IPU and @ASUGlobalFuture will bring together parliamentarians, researchers & innovators at #COP31 to consider how science can inform legislation.

Join us: https://t.co/4ZDlNxRExw
#ClimateAction

[Reinhold Lopatka @ReinholdLopatka]

Leading the @Europarl_EN at the @IPUparliament Global Parliamentary Conference on Human Rights in Geneva. 🇪🇺

With 44 countries moving towards authoritarianism, parliaments must act to defend human rights and turn international commitments into national action.

[House of Commons Speaker @CommonsSpeaker]

Every message is an act of remembrance.

It has been incredibly moving to see our Gardens of Remembrance fill with personal messages and tributes honouring those who gave their lives.

#Remembrance

[Lord Speaker @LordSpeaker]

Two minutes' silence but never forgotten.

Parliament's #ArmisticeDay wreath-laying service with @CommonsSpeaker in Westminster Hall was heralded by the Last Post, followed by silence & prayer.

We're forever in debt to those who served and sacrificed their lives for the nation.

[House of Commons Speaker @CommonsSpeaker]

This morning, together with @LordSpeaker, I laid a wreath at the Recording Angel Memorial, pausing to remember all those from the parliamentary community and beyond who gave so much for our freedom.
#ArmisticeDay

[Lord Speaker @LordSpeaker]

On #ArmisticeDay, we honour all who served, and are currently serving, in the Armed Forces to defend our freedoms.

A simple wooden box containing sand from all five Normandy landing beaches, donated by veterans to @UKParliament, symbolises their courage, sacrifice and service.

[IPUparliament @IPUparliament]

🌍Watch: The IPU Global Parliamentary Conference of Human Rights: Protecting human rights in an age of disruption - The responsibility of parliaments.
Follow the live stream live from Geneva
🔗https://t.co/26zpWTUZaV

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

My message to world leaders at #COP31:

We know that change is possible.

History has handed us a remarkable opportunity to build economies that are cleaner, societies that are fairer & a world that is safer.

This is not only about climate. It's also about sustainable development, peace & security, and about human dignity.

[House of Commons Speaker @CommonsSpeaker]

On Remembrance Sunday, the Elizabeth Tower is illuminated to honour those who lost their lives in the First World War.

The projection shares five stories, developed with @CWGC, marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

#LestWeForget

[IPUparliament @IPUparliament]

Join the IPU Regional Conference on Eliminating Violence against Women in Politics.
Safe politics for women starts with parliaments.

Join us in Montevideo on 3–4 December for the Regional Conference, organized with @Parlamento_UY 🇺🇾

🔗https://t.co/NLa0O7gFmU

[IPUPresident @IPUPresident]

Climate change is a test for every parliament on Earth - Read my first opinion piece as the @IPUparliament President calling for climate action to be placed front and centre of the political agenda: https://t.co/BpH7UrTEVp
#COP31 #ClimateChange #IPU

[IPUparliament @IPUparliament]

"Women leading climate action through parliaments: Turning commitments into action for a resilient and equal future." Join the IPU's climate conversations at #COP31 starting today. With @cigdemerdogantr of Türkiye, Nqabisa Gantsho of South Africa and @avgerinopoulou of Greece.

[IPUparliament @IPUparliament]

Climate change is a test for every parliament, yet it is slipping down the political agenda.
Read #IPU President @MiltonDickMP's opinion piece on why parliamentarians have a key role to play.
🔗https://t.co/O437wsCWEa

[Lord Speaker @LordSpeaker]

My thoughts are also with the brave people of #Ukraine who continue to fight for their country's survival and sovereignty. Their courage and determination are a powerful reminder that the values we commemorate must never be taken for granted.

@r_stefanchuk @UkrEmbLondon

[Lord Speaker @LordSpeaker]

We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to all who fought, those who grieved and those who continue to serve and to protect our values #LestWeForget 1/3

[Lord Speaker @LordSpeaker]

Every poppy tells a story of courage, sacrifice and loss. On #RemembranceSunday, we honour the Armed Forces and their families from Britain and across the Commonwealth who have selflessly served and sacrificed to defend the democratic freedoms we have inherited.

[Lord Speaker @LordSpeaker]

It was an honour to join His Majesty the King, HRH The Prince of Wales and others on #RemembranceSunday, and to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of @UKHouseofLords to commemorate those who have fought and those who have fallen.

UK Ministry of Defence © Crown copyright 2026

[Lord Speaker @LordSpeaker]

On Remembrance Sunday #LestWeForget

https://t.co/19IFi6LZ5C

[House of Commons Speaker @CommonsSpeaker]

On behalf of the @HouseofCommons, I laid a wreath at the Cenotaph this Remembrance Sunday, paying tribute to all those who served and sacrificed, and the families who carry their memories with them.

We will remember them.

#RemembranceSunday #RemembranceDay

[BGIPU @BGIPU]

This week, BGIPU 🇬🇧 delegation visited the #ROK 🇰🇷 focusing on bilateral relations, defence & security, trade, technology, AI & climate change. Valuable discussions with Korean counterparts, govt representatives and other key partners, strengthening UK-Korea parliamentary ties.