Iran Nuclear Deal

Pauline Latham Excerpts
Wednesday 9th May 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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As I say, the show and tell by Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Iran did have a nuclear ambition in the run-up to 2003. I thought that his logic indicated that it was a good idea to have a JCPOA and to stop Iran going ahead with a nuclear weapon. I must say to all those who have alternative ideas for restraining Iran in its acquisition of a nuclear weapon that if they have a military solution and if they have alternative ideas, now is the time for them to come forward with those ideas.

Pauline Latham Portrait Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (Con)
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My right hon. Friend has made it clear that he believes that the agreement is being upheld by Iran. What is his view on encouraging legitimate trade between it and our country to help to foster good relations?

Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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It is important that we continue to do that, in the spirit of the agreement and to support legitimate UK business activity.