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HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksI thank my hon. Friend for his support, and he rightly references Ukrainian communities across the United Kingdom. I have met the Ukrainian community in my constituency, and just…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksWell, I am not my right hon. Friend the Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy)—I represent Cardiff South and Penarth—but I thank the former Foreign Secretary for his comments, his…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksI thank my hon. Friend for her powerful points, and I condemn the sanction against her. She is right to raise the issue of the stolen children. I discussed the matter a short…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksI thank the right hon. Lady for her questions and for her continued support and unity on these issues. It is crucial that we send a signal not only to our friends in Ukraine but…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksI thank the right hon. Lady for her question and for the Opposition’s continued support for the united position that we take in our iron-clad support for Ukraine. We remain fully…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksThe right hon. Gentleman, who I know well, will know that that is a matter for the Nobel committee, and not for me. I do not recognise his characterisation. We are working closely…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksI condemn the sanction against the hon. Lady, and against other colleagues in the House. We have been very clear that Russia must pay for the damage it is causing in Ukraine and…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksI have been clear that we are working closely with President Trump and the United States, our European partners and others. I refer the hon. Member to the comments I made just a…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksThe hon. Lady asks an important question about sanctions. The Prime Minister has been very clear that sanctions against Russia are a vital part of our armoury, and the UK is…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksAgain, I utterly condemn the sanctioning of Members of this House, including my hon. Friend. I am on that list too, as are many other Members, and it is completely unacceptable;…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksWhile I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s party’s continued support for a united front on Ukraine, I do not recognise his characterisation of the talks yesterday, which were productive…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksThe hon. Member will understand that, like the Defence Secretary, I will not be drawn on the detail of the discussions yesterday. The only person that that would benefit is…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Ms Butler, for your first time in the role. I am particularly grateful to my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the…08 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryNaturally, the Foreign Office and the Ministry of Defence work closely together on this matter, as indeed Departments do across all Government. I have been very clear that the…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryI know that the hon. Gentleman asks his question with sincerity, and he is much liked in this place too. I suggest that he makes it clear to his constituents that a financial…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryThe hon. Member has asked an important question, and I have answered it a number of times. To reiterate, there will be robust security provisions in that regard. That is why China…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryWe are standing up for Britain, by defending our security and that of our allies, and we will not scrimp on that. It is critical to secure the operation of this base. It is…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryAs I have said on a number of occasions, we welcome the US endorsement of the deal and of its strength, and we are grateful for the close co-operation between the United Kingdom…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryYes.02 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryI simply reject the premise of the hon. Member’s question. The Government inherited a situation where the effective operation of the base was under threat. Claims that we…02 Apr 2025