Commonwealth Day 2026

Debated on 11 March 2026

Henry Tufnell:

In the light of our departure from the European Union, the intractable nature of our discussions with the EU, and our being unable to get a better deal than any other member state has, does he agree that we should look to benefit both his constituents and mine by taking a Commonwealth-first approach?

Adam Jogee MP:

My hon. Friend—he is a very good friend—makes an excellent point.

I hope that His Majesty’s Government will advance a Commonwealth-first approach in the coming years.

My hon. Friend could not have put it better.

My hon. Friend—he is a very good friend—makes an excellent point. I hope that His Majesty’s Government will advance a Commonwealth-first approach in the coming years.