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Sean Curran reports on proceedings at Westminster, where peers are told that sanctions will prove ineffective in getting Russia to end its support for Ukrainian separatists.

Sean Curran reports on proceedings at Westminster where peers are told that sanctions will prove ineffective in getting Russia to end its support for Ukrainian separatists.

The House of Lords hears fresh appeals for an end to Israel's offensive against Palestinian Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.

Ministers face pressure to speed up the issuing of visas to Afghan interpreters who worked with British forces.

Peers debate the need for action to protect "freedom of belief" around the world and the importance of agriculture to the UK economy.

And there are calls for the restoration of historic paintings in the House of Lords to be sped up.

28 minutes

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Fri 25 Jul 2014 08:35

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  • Fri 25 Jul 2014 08:35

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