International Relations and Defence CommitteeWednesday 17 November 2021 Witness: Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord (2016-2019), Former First Sea Lord, Royal Navy Lord Alton asked the former First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones, about maritime security - in...
Good to hear from the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the United Kingdom and Europe that at last the Falkland Islands are mine-free – and as 2,338 hectares are made safe again don’t forget the bravery of those who liberated the islands from a military junta and those who have cleared the mines.
Risking life and limb to clear landmines from 2,338 hectares on the Falkland Islands As a young MP, one of the saddest days of my life was, in knowing that our decision in Parliament- the right one - to end the illegal occupation of the Falkland islands, by a military...
For 18 years David Alton was a Member of the House of Commons and today he is an Independent Crossbench Life Peer in the UK House of Lords.
Social Media
Site Search
Recent Posts
UK aid supporting minorities in Pakistan – short debate House of Lords 25th April 2024.
Lords Grand CommitteeThursday 25 April 2024 Full debate: https://youtu.be/VMSZpOq_oyk Lord Alton of Liverpool:I am grateful to all noble lords participating in today’s short debate about ways in which UK development aid to Pakistan- rising from £41.5 million this year...
Letter to the Prime Minister calling for Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
The Right Honourable Rishi Sunak MPPrime Minister10 Downing StreetLondonSW1A 2AAApril 24, 2024 Dear Prime Minister,I am writing to you on the occasion of the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On April24th, Armenians worldwide commemorate this day, which has...
At the crossroads: Will the free world choose isolationism or global leadership? Essay for GIS Reports April 19th 2024.
https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/crossroads-isolationism-leadership At the crossroads: Will the free world choose isolationism or global leadership? LORD DAVID ALTON OF LIVERPOOL READING TIME: 16 MIN History teaches us that isolationism leads to disaster. Will the...