US Department of Justice Release of Files

Christine Jardine Excerpts

Monday 2nd February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Darren Jones]

The information that became available over the preceding few days from the US Department of Justice is new information to the Government.

[Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (LD)]

I echo the remarks made in the House this evening that it might be time for criminal proceedings to take place. When the Government have made such a totem of tackling violence against women and girls, it is important that they are seen to stand up for women and girls on this matter, and to encourage everyone mentioned in the files to co-operate with the American authorities and give any information they have to their inquiries.

[Darren Jones]

I agree wholeheartedly with the hon. Lady, and the Government have called for anybody with information to do just that.