Saint Vincent storm: why the Commonwealth should care
Britain’s influence in this island region is waning. A storm crisis in a Caribbean island is an opportunity for Britain to reconnect with the Commonwealth.
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Is there a sense in Glasgow that – not just the Games – but the Commonwealth itself is a bit underwhelming? Sports Correspondent, Keme Nzerem, takes the political temperature there.
From Usain Bolt to Bradley Wiggins, it feels like London 2012 all over again. This time though, we’re in Glasgow. Here is your Channel 4 News day-to-day guide to the Commonwealth Games.
Britain’s influence in this island region is waning. A storm crisis in a Caribbean island is an opportunity for Britain to reconnect with the Commonwealth.
Prince Charles opens the heads of government meeting in Sri Lanka, saying the Commonwealth organisation can “bring that touch of healing” to its member countries.
With 41 of the Commonwealth’s 53 member states criminalising homosexuality, will David Cameron speak out for the LGBT community at the Sri Lanka summit?
Prime Minister David Cameron will not boycott the Commonwealth meeting in Sri Lanka despite his Indian counterpart joining Canadian premier Stephen Harper in staying away, protesting rights abuses.
Sri Lanka’s human rights record dominates a Twitter Q&A session, with FCO minister Hugo Swire, about the next week’s Commonwealth summit. Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Miller got involved.
Foreign Secretary William Hague defends the government’s decision to go to a Commonwealth summit in Sri Lanka, but says the UK backs the UN’s calls for an inquiry.
The general-secretary of the Commonwealth defends the heads of government meeting that begins in Sri Lanka next week, despite allegations of appalling human rights violations.
Before Prince Charles and David Cameron attend Commonwealth summit in Sri Lanka, both should be shackled to their sofas on Sunday night to watch some distressing TV about their sun-drenched destination.
Two separate protests are held in Parliament Square against Sri Lanka’s hosting of the meeting of Commonwealth leaders. Protesters dressed as grim reapers highlight the deaths of 40,000 Sri Lankans.
It’s been on the cards for months, now it’s official. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said he will boycott next month’s Commonwealth summit in Sri Lanka over serious human rights concerns.
The news of Gambia’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth has focused a spotlight on the role of the 54-member grouping and its relevance in a world dominated by economic blocs.
The Queen will not attend this year’s Commonwealth summit as the palace reviews her long-haul travel. But there are calls for Britain to boycott the meeting due to Sri Lanka’s human rights record.
The Canadian foreign minister tells Channel 4 News he is “appalled” the Commonwealth heads of government meeting will still take place in Sri Lanka despite concerns over human rights in the country.