Monday 23rd June 2025

(2 days, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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We do have disagreements with the Government of Israel, and my hon. Friend knows that a few weeks ago we sanctioned two members of that Government. But I remain, and the Government remain, a friend of Israel, able to work at many different levels. We recognise the contribution that has been made to the degrading of proxies working on behalf of Iran that contribute to Iran being the worst actor on state threats globally.

David Reed Portrait David Reed (Exmouth and Exeter East) (Con)
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If Iran chooses to close the straits of Hormuz, which the Iranian Parliament has now voted to do, what contingency options has the Foreign Secretary worked up to protect UK national interests?