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HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian SituationI agree with my hon. Friend about how incredibly damaging the deregistration of vital international NGOs is. They do incredible humanitarian work, which includes providing,…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to raise the deep humanitarian concerns arising from the lack of adequate healthcare in Iran. Her point comes after what we have seen in recent weeks: the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSecurity of Greenland and the ArcticI welcome my hon. Friend’s question. We have proposed a stronger role for NATO on Arctic security. Just as NATO has a successful Baltic Sentry and an Eastern Sentry, we are…20 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian SituationLet us be clear that nothing can replace the UN or its charter. The UN is the bedrock of multilateral co-operation and international law. I met the Secretary-General this weekend,…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSecurity of Greenland and the ArcticThe UK Prime Minister will always act in our national interests. That means pursuing Britain’s security, prosperity and values. That is what he has done at every stage, and it is…20 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian SituationThe humanitarian crisis in Gaza is still dire, because of the winter conditions and a lack of urgently needed aid. Last month we were pleased to learn that UK-funded tents had…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSecurity of Greenland and the ArcticAs I set out in the House yesterday, we continue to support the people of Greenland and to make it clear that the future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian SituationWe strongly support the role of the United Nations. Many of these points were set out as part of a UN Security Council resolution, which had widespread support. We think it is…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my right hon. Friend for raising this issue, because the continuing humanitarian crisis and horrendous violence in Sudan are deeply troubling, and I worry that they are…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI first had visits to Washington about the strength of the Five Eyes partnership, including meetings with the CIA and others, more than 25 years ago. Our Five Eyes partnership…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Member will know that the Prime Minister has spoken to the President and I have spoken to Secretary of State Rubio. As I set out in my statement yesterday, tariff threats…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Member likes to call himself a patriot. He has just joined the party that is the weakest on Russia—a country that threatens our country—and led by a leader who has…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend will know that we have been doing extensive work to ensure that the Foreign Office is focused on the key priorities and on delivering for the national interest. She…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI welcome my hon. Friend’s framing of this around the interests of our young people and the values of shared co-operation. It is co-operation with allies that makes us stronger.19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI strongly agree with my hon. Friend. I saw for myself the immense co-operation between the Royal Marines Commandos and our Norwegian colleagues in the north of Norway. They…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityMy hon. Friend is right to raise the broader issue of critical minerals. Many of the issues relating to Greenland are long-term issues, as opposed to immediate critical mineral…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityNATO allies need to respect each other. That is a core part of the NATO alliance, and it is what makes the alliance effective. Not to do so simply aids our adversaries.19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI agree with my hon. Friend. The economic prosperity of the UK, Europe, the United States, Canada and our other NATO allies is strengthened by trade, rather than by tariffs, and…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityThe hon. Member is right to say that there are many different perspectives across the US system, both in the Administration and in Congress. As he will know, we have always had…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityThe biggest threat to Arctic security comes from Russia, and the hon. Member would have a lot more credibility in talking about any of these Arctic security issues if he and his…19 Jan 2026