Written question asked by Nadia Whittome (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iraq: Politics and Government

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to a) support civil society and democratic institutions in Iraq, and b) counter the influence of the Popular Mobilisation Forces.

Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to Question 55773, and add that our Ambassador in Baghdad, and our Consul General in Erbil, regularly meet with civil society to underline the UK's enduring commitment to human rights. The UK welcomes the peaceful Iraqi elections that took place on 11 November. We look forward to a smooth transition of power and hope to see a new Government with a clear approach to protecting Iraq's stability and security.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 99371
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Iraq: Politics and Government
Monday, 9 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Democracy Iraq Politics and government Civil society
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