Government Policy on Russia

Christine Jardine Excerpts
Tuesday 6th March 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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My hon. Friend is entirely right, which is why the UK has been at the forefront of those calling for a robust approach to Russia both in the Baltics and in the western Balkans.

Christine Jardine Portrait Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (LD)
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Given the various concerns expressed in this Chamber about both today’s events and the demonstration of Russian power, which we saw earlier in the week, can the Foreign Secretary reassure us that discussions on how to counter this are taking place with current EU member states and other allies?

Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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If the hon. Lady will forgive me, she makes a good point, but we must really await the outcome of the investigation before we begin to draw conclusions with our friends.