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Proceeding contribution from Derek Twigg (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 April 2026. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Middle East.


Middle East

I thank the Prime Minister for all his efforts, not least over the past few days. Although many of us have a difference of opinion with President Trump about the way he talks and the actions he is taking in terms of Iran—those are obviously things that we on the Labour Benches do not agree with—I am a little concerned that we should not get his views mixed up with what those in Congress and the Senate in the United States of America think, where there is significant and overwhelming support for NATO and Europe. It is important that we remember that, because our relationship with America is very important, not least in terms of NATO. I hope the Prime Minister will comment on that.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
783 c564 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Defence Armed conflict Civilians Energy supply Economic situation International law National security Lebanon Israel Iran Middle East Shipping USA NATO Conflict resolution UK relations with EU Humanitarian situation Ceasefires Strait of Hormuz
Link
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