International Update Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

International Update

Sorcha Eastwood Excerpts
Monday 12th October 2026

(6 days, 16 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andy Burnham Portrait The Prime Minister
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I do want to visit Grangemouth, as soon as my diary allows, because I recognise some of the very difficult issues that my hon. Friend is dealing with, and we have to secure a good transition for industry in his constituency. I cannot give him a date today, but I give him a commitment that I will as soon as I can.

Sorcha Eastwood Portrait Sorcha Eastwood (Lagan Valley) (Alliance)
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Northern Ireland voted to remain, and believe you me, no part of the UK has suffered more through Brexit than Northern Ireland. If there is a chance to make sure that my constituents in Lagan Valley have cheaper electricity, we are there. What assurance can the Prime Minister give me today that he is in live discussions with my colleagues in the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that Northern Ireland gets the best out of any possible deal?

Andy Burnham Portrait The Prime Minister
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That is my intent, stated from this Dispatch Box. I hope that we can work with the hon. Lady and her colleagues to deliver what could be a very real change, felt by her constituents and many more.