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HANSARD US National Security StrategyI thank the shadow Minister for his contribution. He was right to say what the Prime Minister has also stated: that the UK-US relationship has been the cornerstone of our security…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyI thank the hon. Member for his question; he always asks extremely pertinent questions in relation to these matters. He will have heard me say how important it is that we continue…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyPresident Trump has been clear on the US’s commitment to NATO and article 5. The United States remains a strong, reliable and vital ally for the United Kingdom. The relationship…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for her comments. I am incredibly proud of my country, and migration is an essential element of Britain’s national story. We are a thriving multicultural…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyThe right hon. Member raises an important point. We will continue to do all we can to ensure the security of everyone involved in seeking to achieve peace in and for Ukraine. It…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyI agree with my hon. Friend.11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for all the work she does on Ukraine and for the children who have been kidnapped, who must be returned to their families. She is right: it is vital that…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyUltimately it is for the US to set its own strategy, but when it comes to Europe, there are some things with which we agree, such as the importance of sustaining freedom and…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyThe right hon. Gentleman will have heard me say that while it is ultimately for the US to decide its own strategy, there are parts of it with which we disagree. It is important…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyI am very happy to echo my hon. Friend’s sentiments and to thank those US troops, who also make a contribution to our security. The US is the UK’s principal defence and security…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyThe US is an indispensable ally. We have an enduring partnership that is built on deep security, intelligence and cultural ties, and it remains the cornerstone of our collective…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyAs I have said, it is for the US to put forward its own strategy. This Government’s national security strategy, which was announced by the Prime Minister earlier this year, sets…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyThe hon. Member will have heard me say that, as we respect the US as a democracy, we expect that friends and allies should respect each other’s choices and traditions. It is…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyThe hon. Member will have heard what I said in relation to the comments about civilisational erasure. I do not agree with those comments. I am proud of our country. I know that…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyWhat I will say is that we continue to work not just with the US and our European allies, but with allies across the world, to ensure that we have the security and defence…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyWe commend and fully support President Trump’s efforts towards securing peace in Ukraine. Importantly, as part of the peace process the Prime Minister welcomed President Zelensky,…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for his very important question. The Prime Minister has also been clear about the need for Europe to step up and increase defence spending. We have made our…11 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen’s Economic EmpowermentThe hon. Member will be aware of the work we are doing to ensure that we support women in all the ways we can.10 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen’s Economic EmpowermentI thank my hon. Friend for sharing that work on the Northamptonshire women’s charter and for his commitment to tackling violence against women and girls. All employers have a duty…10 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen’s Economic EmpowermentThe hon. Lady will be aware of the Supreme Court judgment, which gave clarity on this issue. We expect that all providers will follow that ruling.10 Dec 2025