Written questions

Zimbabwe: Foreign Relations

Lords · Question HL10525 · Tabled 15 Sep 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 26 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Oates

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to review their relationship with the government of Zimbabwe in the light of the bomb attack on the home of the opposition politician Job Sikhala.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 26 Sep 2025

The UK is concerned about the alleged use of explosives to target the home of Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala on 30 August and is closely monitoring the ongoing police investigation. UK officials have spoken to Mr Sikhala following the incide...