G7 and NATO Summits Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

G7 and NATO Summits

Lincoln Jopp Excerpts
Thursday 26th June 2025

(1 day, 13 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, I do agree. That is why we have begun the hard work of reversing the damage done under the previous Government. My hon. Friend is right about the dividend that has been enjoyed, but we must now make sure that there is a defence dividend—that higher spending in that area is reflected in good, well-paid jobs in the United Kingdom that boost our economy across all parts of our communities.

Lincoln Jopp Portrait Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne) (Con)
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The former Prime Minister has just welcomed the US military action against Iran at the weekend. Why cannot the Prime Minister bring himself to welcome it, too?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I have said that we need to alleviate the threat, and that we have taken a huge step towards alleviating the threat. I have discussed that with G7 and NATO colleagues, and with President Trump. Everybody was very pleased that there was such unity on it.