That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread loss of life and destruction, with reports of over 1,000 deaths, thousands more injured and displaced, and many tens of thousands of people missing; welcomes the Government's initial provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela, including the deployment of specialist search and rescue personnel; is concerned that Venezuela's gold reserves, held at the Bank of England and now reportedly worth around £3 billion, remain inaccessible to address the catastrophic human impact of the earthquake and to support reconstruction because of an ongoing political dispute over which Venezuelan representatives the UK recognises as the country's legitimate government; believes that, in the face of such an overwhelming catastrophe, every available resource should be directed towards humanitarian relief, reconstruction and the recovery of affected communities; and therefore calls on the Government to take urgent steps to facilitate the release of Venezuela's gold reserves held at the Bank of England so that they can be used to support humanitarian relief and the reconstruction of areas devastated by the earthquake.

That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread loss of life and destruction, with reports of over 1,000 deaths, thousands more injured and displaced, and many tens of thousands of people missing; welcomes the Government's initial provision of...

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela on Saturday 3 January, which involved widespread aerial bombardment, loss of life and the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President; notes that this action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, including the prohibition on the use of force and the principle of non-intervention in the affairs of sovereign states; believes that, whatever justification is offered, this military aggression is aimed primarily at securing control over Venezuela’s oil resources, the largest proven reserves in the world; further notes that this attack forms part of a wider attempt by the United States to reassert colonial-style domination over Latin America, as set out in recent US National Security Strategy and reinforced by subsequent statements from the US State Department; also notes with deep concern threats made by President Trump of further military attacks against Venezuela if the interim President does not comply with US demands, and further notes with concern similar threats against Colombia, Mexico and Cuba; calls for the immediate cessation of all illegal US military action against Venezuela and the safe return of Nicolás Maduro; strongly opposes the position adopted by the Prime Minister in response to this attack; and calls on the UK Government to unequivocally condemn this unjustified act of aggression against Venezuela, to uphold the United Nations Charter and international law, and not to abandon these core principles in order to appease President Trump.

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela on Saturday 3 January, which involved widespread aerial bombardment, loss of life and the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President; notes that this action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of...

That this House notes with alarm the recent US military build-up in the Caribbean, with warships, bombers and tens of thousands of troops deployed near the Venezuelan coast; further notes with alarm missile strikes by the US on small boats in the region and the extrajudicial killing of over 80 people including two people in a double-strike that has triggered inquiries by US Senate and Congressional Committees; is concerned by the recent moves by US President Trump against Venezuela, which has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, including his announcement of the closure of Venezuela’s airspace, his public authorisation of CIA covert operations inside Venezuela, the US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker and his threat of land strikes; also notes the long history of US interventions in Latin America, where coups and other military interventions have caused immense suffering and lasting harm; is deeply concerned that any US military action against Venezuela could trigger a wider regional conflict and notes the concern from leaders across Latin America about the threat of US intervention in the region; notes the previous declaration by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States proclaiming the region a Zone of Peace committed to resolving disputes through dialogue, not force, upholding sovereignty, and fostering cooperation; and calls on the UK Government to oppose any US military intervention against Venezuela or in the wider region, to work to de-escalate tensions, and to promote dialogue, diplomacy and a peaceful resolution in accordance with the UN Charter.

That this House notes with alarm the recent US military build-up in the Caribbean, with warships, bombers and tens of thousands of troops deployed near the Venezuelan coast; further notes with alarm missile strikes by the US on small boats in the region and the extrajudicial killing of over 80...

That this House expresses its opposition to outside interference in Venezuela, whether from the US or elsewhere; believes that the future governance of Venezuela is a matter for Venezuelans alone to determine; rejects the US President Donald Trump's approach to regime change, which violates international law; further expresses its disappointment at the UK Government's decision to fall in behind the US Administration's actions towards Venezuela; and urges the Government to constructively engage with the existing Government of Venezuela and other political forces to support a dialogue and a negotiated peaceful settlement that can overcome the crisis in Venezuela.

That this House expresses its opposition to outside interference in Venezuela, whether from the US or elsewhere; believes that the future governance of Venezuela is a matter for Venezuelans alone to determine; rejects the US President Donald Trump's approach to regime change, which violates international law; further expresses its disappointment...