Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Yvette Cooper and Richard Quigley

Tuesday 20th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Yvette Cooper]

The UK Prime Minister will always act in our national interests. That means pursuing Britain’s security, prosperity and values. That is what he has done at every stage, and it is exactly why he was so firm with the President about our support for the sovereignty of Greenland. We are working continually with our international allies. We are co-operating closely with partners right across Europe to respond in a strong and firm way, in order to prevent a trade war that will cause damage to UK and US industry, and to build instead the collective partnership on security that is in all our interests.

[Mr Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West) (Lab)]

4. What steps she is taking with international partners to help tackle forced labour practices.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Yvette Cooper and Richard Quigley

Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Yvette Cooper]

The hon. Member will know that we always support international law and the upholding of it. There have been reports overnight, which we do not know the full details of, but the UK is not involved in those operations. More widely, the UK does not accept the legitimacy of the Administration put in place by Nicolás Maduro following the 2024 election and we support a negotiated transition in Venezuela.

[Mr Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West) (Lab)]

T5. My constituent has expressed deep concern for his family and friends in Syria who belong to a minority ethnic group and he seeks reassurance. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that all minority communities in Syria are protected?