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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have to recognise the need to invest in a whole spectrum of different capabilities, whether that is nuclear deterrence, conventional forces or cyber-security and offensive…14 Jan 2019HANSARDUK Airstrikes Against DaeshWe have seen 51 airstrikes against Daesh in the last month, 27 of which occurred in the last two weeks alone, so the tempo of activity and the amount of resource that the…14 Jan 2019HANSARDUK Airstrikes Against DaeshRoyal Air Force airstrikes have played a vital role in the campaign against Daesh. By supporting local troops on the ground in both Iraq and Syria, we have helped them to retake…14 Jan 2019HANSARDSyria: Coalition ForcesOur whole country owes a great debt of gratitude to the Syrian Democratic Forces and many of the Kurdish forces that are part of it. I am in continuing discussions with my French…14 Jan 2019HANSARDSyria: Coalition ForcesI have regular conversations with the US Secretary of Defence on a range of issues, including Syria. Last week I had my first discussion with the acting Secretary of Defence, and…14 Jan 2019HANSARDSyria: Coalition ForcesWe should recognise the fact that Daesh has been considerably degraded over the last few years and has been deprived of considerable amounts of territory, but we should not be…14 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence Co-operationThe UK is a global player. We will remain engaged in the world and central to European foreign and security policy as we leave the EU. Much of our engagement is managed…14 Jan 2019HANSARDRussian Military Activity (NATO Discussions)We continue to work right across Government to look at how the changing political situation affects many countries, not only in Europe but, as my hon. Friend said, in the middle…14 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence Co-operationI absolutely reassure the House that that is not going to happen. Our sovereign capability and sovereign control over our military and intelligence is something that will always…14 Jan 2019