Clark asks the PM if the government will introduce an AI bill in the King's speech to Parliament for debate later in the year.

He says he won't comment on future legislative plans but discussions are taking place.

The PM says some technical safety guard rails can be put in place without the need for legislation, and that the government needs to spend time analysing those options so the UK can lead in the field.

The UK is due to host the first global summit on AI safety, which the PM announced last month during his visit to the US.

Greg Clark now asks what the PM thinks are the biggest dangers of AI.

Sunak says the government needs to make sure people have the skills they need in order to cope with the large-scale change AI will bring.

He also mentions the misuse of AI - for example making deep fakes and misinformation.

Another category he raises is the risk to national security, but he adds that he can't say too much about that.

Conservative MP Greg Clark asks Sunak what he thinks are the biggest positive impacts of AI.

Sunak responds by saying there are many upsides - elaborating on how the technology could improve the economy and public services.

Economy - Sunak quotes a PWC study saying it could raise GDP by 10%.

Public services - Sunak says he is "excited" about the AI used in health and education. Diagnosis of dangerous diseases could be made much easier, he says. He adds that the technology could transform the education sector by reducing the workload for teachers while also providing "personalised tuition for children" - which could be especially beneficial for disadvantaged children.

Liaison Committee chair Sir Bernard has interjected to ask the PM if he is confident that pro-Russian proxies in the Balkans aren't being appeased by the international community.

The PM says he doesn't believe that is the case and says there is a robust stance against proxies, including groups like the Wagner mercenary group operating in Africa.

Sir Bernard asks if enough is being done to support Ukraine.

The PM says £2.3bn in military support is being provided this year, a sum exceeded only by the US, and that the UK has been consistently out in front in terms of the quality of equipment being given to the government in Kyiv.

Training for Ukrainian pilots is also due to begin this summer, he adds.

Kearns finishes her questions by asking a "yes or no" question - whether the PM will establish a peace envoy for the Middle East to show that the UK is serious about ending the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Sunak says it is something the government is open to but at a time when it is "beneficial to the peace process".

Kearns asks the prime minister if he is confident we will see a path for Ukraine to be granted Nato membership.

Sunak says he supports Ukraine's entry into the military alliance, but adds that it is not solely up to him.

"Ukraine's rightful place is in Nato, but the alliance works by consensus," he says.

The PM is asked what he thinks a future security guarantee for Ukraine could look like.

He says he doesn't want to pre-empt negotiations but that long-term security support for Ukraine, provided by a coalition of the willing, is needed.

The PM says conversations are ongoing about making sure Kyiv has the means to defend itself against current and future aggression.

Sunak says the UK supports Israel's right to exercise self-defence and adds that the protection of civilians must be paramount in situations like this.

He asks the Israeli Defence Forces to show restraint in its operations and avoid further escalation.

On the UN Security Council, he says the UK plans to use its presidency predominantly to continue supporting Ukraine.

Alicia Kearns, chair of the Foreign Affairs committee says she fears "we are on the cusp of the Gaza crisis of 2023."

The UK took up presidency of the UN Security Council yesterday, Kearns says, and asks what the government hopes to achieve over the next month in this position.

Sir Bob asks the PM about the Criminal Justice Board , external- which brings together criminal justice leaders to maintain oversight of the justice system. He says the board hasn't met since 2021.

He suggests to Sunak it should be more active in order to improve "join up" in the criminal justice system.

The PM gives him assurances that he's alive to the issue, and says it's crucial for tackling complex legal issues like illegal migration.

Conservative Bob Neil asks what steps are being taken to properly fund the Ministry of Justice to make sure it can cope with the increase in the number of cases created by additional police officers.

Sunak replies that as Chancellor he made sure extra funding was in place for an increased workload.

Tory MP Sir Bob Neil makes a joke about "opening the bowling" - a references to the cricket drama in the Ashes over the past few days - before asking the prime minister if he recognises that UK issues are siloed in government.

Rishi Sunak says he "can certainly see" why the government is viewed that way, adding that he saw that during his time as Chancellor, especially when reviewing the spending for different departments.

The committee chair Sir Bernard Jenkin has started proceedings by saying he'll make sure it's wrapped up by 3.30 BST as Sunak has another engagement.

Sir Bernard thanks him for his time and introduces the first MP who'll be grilling the PM.

In a slight change to the expected running order, Sunak is taking his first question from Tory MP Bob Neill.

Rishi Sunak's appearance before the Liason Committee has started, so stay with us for live updates.

You can watch the session by pressing Play at the top of this page.

Away from the topics Rishi Sunak is due to be questioned on, it's six months to the day since he first outlined his five key priorities for the UK in 2023, external.

“As your prime minister, you need to know what my focus will be, so you can hold me to account directly for whether it is delivered,” his inaugural January statement began.

Since then, we have heard them rehashed by the PM in the Commons, in interviews and at press conferences - and let's not forget the accompanying slogans pasted on the front of lecterns.

So what are they? Well, Sunak said he would:

• Halve inflation
• Grow the economy
• Lower national debt
• Shorten NHS waiting times
• Pass new laws to stop migrant boats crossing the Channel

Is he keeping those promises? BBC Verify takes a look at that right here.

The Ukrainian counter-offensive to recapture land held by Russian forces is under way, but so far progress appears to be slow - with President Zelensky saying battlefield gains have been "slower than desired".

Meanwhile it’s a little over a week since a dramatic - if short-lived - rebellion took place in Russia itself.

The leader of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, staged an insurrection on 21 June, sending troops into the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, and then further on towards Moscow.

Hours later, he called off the mutiny - but the events have rocked Russia. Read more about that here.

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Image source, Ukrainian Presidential Press Service

With the prime minister due to face some questions about the war in Ukraine, let's remind ourselves of the support the UK has given to Kyiv.

Since February 2022, when Russia began its so-called “special military operation”, the UK has become a major supplier of weapons to Ukraine to help it fight the Russian advance.

Military hardware donated includes long-range missiles, Challenger 2 tanks, and next generation light anti-tank weapons.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked military donors for air support, such as F-16 fighter jets. The UK does not have F-16s in its air force, but Rishi Sunak has pledged to set up a flight school to teach Ukrainian pilots.

The areas of questioning Rishi Sunak will face today have already been set out by the Liaison Committee - so we have some idea of what’s in store.

They are as follows:

• The war in Ukraine and security matters - with questions from the Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs committees
• Cost of living - the chairs of the Treasury and Petitions committees will lead this charge
• Public services - the heads of five different committees - including Education and Levelling Up - take the stage at this point
• Constitutional matters - with the chairs of the Standards, Scottish Affairs, and Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs committees taking evidence from the PM
• Net Zero Strategy/COP28 - questions will be from the chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Philip Dunne MP

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In short, it's a committee made up of all of the chairs from of each of the House of Commons select committees.

Select committees examine the work of government departments and look at particular topics like science and technology or how the government spends its money.

The Liaison Committee usually convenes three times a year to take evidence from the prime minister on matters of public policy.

Topics for the session are usually agreed ahead of time. Today’s iteration promises questions on the Ukraine war and the cost-of-living crisis (you can read the full list of subjects here, external).

The order of topics is decided on the day and the session normally takes around 90 minutes. The committee is chaired by Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin.

Sam Hancock
Live reporter

We've got less than half an hour until Rishi Sunak will be quizzed on key issues by senior MPs.

You can expect questions on the war in Ukraine, the rising cost of living and the state of public services when the UK prime minister appears before the Liaison Committee.

I’m here with my colleagues Alys Davies, Sean Seddon, Ali Abbas Ahmadi and Kate Whannel - stick with us as we guide you through what comes up during the 90-minute session.