Kevin Foster
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(5 years, 8 months ago)
Commons ChamberI will make it absolutely clear that we will always be there to defend our sovereign interests and to defend Britain’s national interest.
I know the Secretary of State will agree that throughout European history there has always been an issue when there has been a separation between defending North America and defending western Europe. Will he confirm that his contingency plan for our leaving without a deal remains the fact that with our NATO allies we will still come to the aid of our European allies if they need it?
Our commitment to our European friends and allies is sacrosanct. The Prime Minister has been consistent in saying that as we leave the EU our commitment to European security is one they can truly rely on.