Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Thomas-Symonds and Andrew George

Thursday 25th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Nick Thomas-Symonds]

We have been building a growth and defence partnership, and we do not have to move the red lines to do it; it is what I have been doing every single week with the democratic mandate we have from 2024. The hon. Lady makes the argument for a customs union. This Government have managed to secure free trade deals with India and the Gulf Co-operation Council and an economic deal with the United States. Perhaps she might want to send her message to workers at Jaguar Land Rover, whose jobs have relied on the Government’s trade negotiation.

[Andrew George (St Ives) (LD)]

4. What steps he is taking through national policy to help improve the resilience of communities affected by natural disasters.