Venezuela

Debate between Caroline Nokes and Imran Hussain

Monday 5th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Imran Hussain (Bradford East) (Lab)]

Regardless of what is said in this place, it is clear for all to see that Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela are a blatant violation of international law, and now he has Greenland clearly in his sight. Frankly, the response from the international community and our own Government has been shameful. How can we pretend to defend international law when we refuse even to condemn the most blatant of violations and do not apply it equally?

The reality is that we are sending a green light to say that international rules no longer apply. Let us call this what it is. Trump’s actions are not about democracy; they are about oil and old-fashioned colonialism. I give the Foreign Secretary the opportunity again. If she truly believes and wants to stand up for international law, she should stand at that Dispatch Box and condemn these illegal actions. If she does not—

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

Order. I think we have got the gist. We really need to have shorter questions, or not everyone will get in.