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Following reports that the UK has sold military equipment to countries that regularly use child soldiers or where children are targeted in warzones, the SNP’s Defence spokesperson Brendan O’Hara has called for immediate clarification on the breaches of UN protocol.As the Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEI), the world’s largest arms fair, begins tomorrow (Tuesday) in London, new figures have revealed that out of 23 countries listed by the UN for grave violations against children or where child soldiers are used the UK sold military hardware to 19.The UK has sold £2.4 million worth of military hardware to the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2010,Read More →

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You would never know from press coverage that the First Minister has been in China this week working on our behalf. Courtesy of the Scottish Governments news update :- The First Minister was on a five day trade mission to China and Hong Kong where she helped support more than 70 Scottish businesses in innovation, education and design. Some highlights included: Promoting Scotland’s North Sea oil and gas capability Talks with State Councillor Yang Jie Chi – who holds China’s most senior foreign affairs role Keynote speech on gender equality in Beijing View pictures from the visit Read more about the visit on the FirstRead More →