Iran-Israel Update Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Iran-Israel Update

Hywel Williams Excerpts
Monday 15th April 2024

(2 weeks, 4 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rishi Sunak Portrait The Prime Minister
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I am happy to tell my right hon. Friend that we keep these things under constant review to make sure that we have the capabilities we need to protect our country and to stand up for our values and interests around the world.

The conflict in Ukraine has shown how technology is changing warfare, which is why we our increased focus on autonomous vehicles and building our UK industrial supply chain is so welcome. We need to focus on these things, and I am delighted that the Defence Secretary has prioritised those areas.

Hywel Williams Portrait Hywel Williams (Arfon) (PC)
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Is there not a danger that a further military attack on Iran would serve to entrench the despotic regime in Tehran and strengthen its ability to oppress its own people—Iranian women, the Kurdish community, the Baha’is and many others?

Rishi Sunak Portrait The Prime Minister
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Iran’s treatment of its own citizens is appalling, and we have repeatedly condemned it and called Iran out for that.