Extract from Westminster Hall debate on Russia and the Council of Europe - July 18

Thursday, 19 July 2018 08:06

Mr Khalid Mahmood (Birmingham, Perry Barr) (Lab):...A number of Members have mentioned that the principles are more important than the money, and I wholly agree. However, we also have to consider what Russia is currently doing to work with the European Union, and particularly with Germany, on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which will bring in about 70% of the Russian gas exports that go to Germany. Currently, the Nord Stream 2 deal is not being negotiated, because of...Request free trial