Middle East Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Middle East

Lizzi Collinge Excerpts
Monday 13th April 2026

(1 day, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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The hon. Member’s question underlines why it is so important that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire. We are looking across the board at all contingencies in relation to the support that we can put in.

Lizzi Collinge Portrait Lizzi Collinge (Morecambe and Lunesdale) (Lab)
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My constituents are horrified by the civilian toll of US-Israeli and Iranian military attacks, including the threats to basic civilian infrastructure. They are also very concerned about the long-term domestic impact of the closure of the strait of Hormuz, for example on food prices. First, can the Prime Minister reassure my constituents that UK bases will never be used to target civilians or civilian infrastructure? Secondly, can he reassure them that the Government are planning for all possible domestic impacts?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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Those are both very important points, and I can give my hon. Friend’s constituents that assurance on both fronts.