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David Miliband visits Leeds and Bradford
Have you ever wanted to ask the Foreign Secretary about our foreign policy, how it works and what it means for you? Now is your opportunity. We are inviting you to ask David Miliband direct.
David is visiting Leeds and Bradford on 21 November. He will meet a wide range of people from different communities. He will to them talk about how foreign policy issues such as climate change, migration, trade-investment and international conflicts are not just foreign policy issues, but have an affect on our daily lives. He will hear from these groups what foreign policy means to them and the impact these challenges are having on these communities.
- Are you affected by these global issues?
- Are you worried about the impact of global trends on your community?
- Would you like to know more how the work of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office affects you?
- Have you always wanted to comment on an aspect of our Foreign policy?
If so, now is your opportunity to ask and comment to David direct. During the next week, he invites you to put your questions on these and other related foreign policy issues to him via Yoosk. And he will respond to your questions on this site.
To post a question, click the "ask" button under the picture of David Miliband. To post a question, you must be a member of Yoosk - don't worry, joining is very easy and quick.
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What is your opinin about envirenment and human rights?
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I believe that the hostages in Somalia must be saved first. With over 2 million square miles of water and a handful of warships, this piracy is going to be more like hide and seek and the pirates would... Show more »I believe that the hostages in Somalia must be saved first. With over 2 million square miles of water and a handful of warships, this piracy is going to be more like hide and seek and the pirates would always have a better chance of winning.
Use the strategy that I have created to:
1) Force the pirates off this illegal business
2)Prevent them acces to the water
3)Create economic productivity in Somalia
Please let me know if those countries involved would be willing to sit in a few hours
presentation of our strategy to put a stop into growing trend.
Thank you.
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Israel has currently increased its destruction of Palestinian housing in East Jerusalem, part of the occupied territory. How does the UK Government propose to support Switzerland's concern, as the Guardian... Show more »Israel has currently increased its destruction of Palestinian housing in East Jerusalem, part of the occupied territory. How does the UK Government propose to support Switzerland's concern, as the Guardian of the Geneva Convention, that this a violation of that Convention? Show less »
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Why is Ambassador Beckingham in Manila refusing to help British citizens?
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What measures are being taken to identify and protect women and girls from beiing trafficked into the UK for sexual purposes? What extra measures will be taken in advance of the 2012 Olympic Games?
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My questions refer to the possibility of the EU offering an "Advanced Status" to Morocco.
Morocco continues to illegally occupy a large section of the Western Sahara. This is in violation of over 100... Show more »My questions refer to the possibility of the EU offering an "Advanced Status" to Morocco.
Morocco continues to illegally occupy a large section of the Western Sahara. This is in violation of over 100 UN resolutions which acknowledge the Saharawi people's right to a self-determination referendum, and the International Court of Justice ruling that Morocco's claims to the territory are unfounded. The Moroccan Authorities take a heavy-handed approach to the Saharawis who campaign by peaceful means for self-determination. Hundreds are imprisoned without a fair trial, and face years enduring the most horrific forms of torture. These human rights abuses are well documented by NGOs such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. Firstly, therefore, I would like to know if - in your opinion - Morocco's track record on human rights warrants the award of an "Advanced Status" ?
So far, 155 international organisations from 26 different countries have called on the EU not to grant Morocco "Advanced Status" unless the Western Sahara is excluded from the Agreement (see http://www.upes.org/body1_eng.asp?field=sosio_eng&id=1312 for a list of the organisations). Will Britain be actively encouraging the EU to comply with International Law in this case, (it failed to do so with respect to the 2006 EU - Morocco Fishing Agreements , which have allowed EU countries such as Spain to plunder the fisheries of occupied Western Sahara, without Saharawi consent)? Show less »
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The United States repeatedly confirmed that it believes the Third Geneva Convention (Prisoners of War) not to be fully and unconditionally applicable in its "War on Terror". Please state the UK position... Show more »The United States repeatedly confirmed that it believes the Third Geneva Convention (Prisoners of War) not to be fully and unconditionally applicable in its "War on Terror". Please state the UK position on this US stance as well as the UK's position on human rights abuses in the "War on Terror", as outlined in the new report "Guantanamo and its Aftermath" from researchers at Berkeley. Show less »
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Please outline what representations the United Kingdom will make to the President-elect of the United States on
-the abolition of the death penalty in the United States
-the signature and ratification... Show more »Please outline what representations the United Kingdom will make to the President-elect of the United States on
-the abolition of the death penalty in the United States
-the signature and ratification of the Kyoto Protocol (resp. successor protocols) Show less »
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@ David Miliband
What are your views on making the United Nations more democratically accountable, eg. by instituting a "UN Parliament", on the model of the European Parliament?
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Hi, don't you think the commonwealth of nations should have a greater role in todays world? After all it can help encourage development in the African member states by encouraging investment, a free trade... Show more »Hi, don't you think the commonwealth of nations should have a greater role in todays world? After all it can help encourage development in the African member states by encouraging investment, a free trade area for the commonwealth could work very well, you only have to look at NAFTA to see that such things can work. I feel that the commonwealth should be one of the top priorities alongside the UN and EU which are both also in dire need of reform. Show less »
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Aren't a lot of the problems in the Middle East and South Asia the result of some English Lord drawing lines on a map in the first half of the twentieth century? how can England get past that legacy?
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Good for you for talking to Al Assad. But do you think he'll ever bring democracy to Syria? Is that important these days?
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Which foreign leader has suprised you the most since you became Foreign Secretary?
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Hi,
I would like to hear your opinion on whether it is not time to abolish the concept of "veto power" in the United Nations Security Council. NB: I do not believe, that the system of "permanent seats"... Show more »Hi,
I would like to hear your opinion on whether it is not time to abolish the concept of "veto power" in the United Nations Security Council. NB: I do not believe, that the system of "permanent seats" should be changed, I am only referring to the veto power of the permanent members. Show less »
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I am currently serving in the armed forces in Catterick. I am on my WO2 education course and have been given an essay on current affairs. The question posed for me to work on is " Will President-elect... Show more »I am currently serving in the armed forces in Catterick. I am on my WO2 education course and have been given an essay on current affairs. The question posed for me to work on is " Will President-elect Obama have any infuance over UK forgien policy"
I know that we have had strong links with the USA for many years now and if i could recieve any information on what David Milband thinks will happen in the future i would be very greatful and im sure it would be a firt to get a information first hand on my course.
Thank you for any help you can give
WO2 Mark Owen Show less »
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What is UK doing regarding the criminal activities and war crimes committed by Israel against the people of Gaza.
It is a shame on anyone to stay silent, speacially in a position of power like a forign... Show more »What is UK doing regarding the criminal activities and war crimes committed by Israel against the people of Gaza.
It is a shame on anyone to stay silent, speacially in a position of power like a forign minister.
I want to be able to visit my family, which I am not allowed to, because of the Israeli imposed closure if Gaza, denying them the most basic human rights. It is disgracefull, that you are allowing it to happen while watching silently.
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