The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
This paper provides links to Parliamentary activity on the topic of Global Britain and the Integrated Review. This includes ministerial statements and speeches, debates, select committee reports and Commons and Lords Library briefings.
Global Britain and the Integrated Review in Parliament (913KB PDF)
The Government published its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy: Global Britain in a Competitive Age, on 16 March 2021.
The Commons Library has published a summary of the review, identifying the key points: Integrated Review 2021: Summary. Further analysis of the review will follow.
This paper provides links to Parliamentary activity on the topic of Global Britain and the Integrated Review. This includes ministerial statements and speeches, debates, select committee reports and Commons and Lords Library briefings.
It does not include every statement or debate on international affairs and defence, only those which have as their main topic either Global Britain or the Integrated Review. The paper will be updated periodically.
A full list of ministerial statements and parliamentary debates on international affairs and defence during the 2019-21 is collated in a separate research briefing, and is organised into geographic regions and themes, including areas such as defence and human rights.
Global Britain and the Integrated Review in Parliament (913KB PDF)
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
This paper provides a timeline of the major events in the Ukraine-Russia conflict since the 2022 Russian invasion.
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025. It was carried over to the 2026-27 session and is due to be considered by a Committee of the Whole House on 19 and 20 October 2026