Middle East Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Middle East

Jeevun Sandher Excerpts
Monday 2nd March 2026

(1 day, 8 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank the hon. Lady for raising that point. I will get to the bottom of it and make sure that the concern she has raised is properly, fully and swiftly addressed.

Jeevun Sandher Portrait Dr Jeevun Sandher (Loughborough) (Lab)
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I thank the Prime Minister for raising the spectre of Iraq. We on the Labour Benches remember how a bloody invasion can lead to a brutal civil war. We know that the aftershocks of now will last years, not days. We are also seeing energy prices spiking, with oil up by 10% and gas up by 50%. Can the Prime Minister assure me that he will act to restore peace in the region and to keep life affordable for our citizens?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, I can give my hon. Friend that assurance. It is important that he has raised that point and I thank him for doing so.