International Update Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

International Update

Jeremy Corbyn Excerpts
Monday 12th October 2026

(1 day, 20 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andy Burnham Portrait The Prime Minister
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I can give my hon. Friend that assurance. The youth mobility component of the deal matters as much to me as the other parts.

Jeremy Corbyn Portrait Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North) (Your Party)
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I thank the Prime Minister for his statement—I hope that making an international statement in the House will become a regular feature for him. He has just come from the UN: what discussions took place about the future of the UN, the proper funding of the UN, the funding of the agencies of the UN and the reform of the Security Council and the General Assembly, so that the UN can play a real role in trying to bring about an end to the conflicts that are going on around the world? The world spent $2.7 trillion on arms last year, and it will be more this year. There is a role for international peace institutions to try to bring about ceasefires where possible and peace wherever it can be assured, so surely that needs to be on the agenda. Finally, in his reply to the hon. Member for North Herefordshire (Dr Chowns), he said that there were concerns about the environment—

Judith Cummins Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)
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Order. I think the Prime Minister has got the gist.