Iran-Israel Conflict

Matthew Patrick Excerpts
Monday 16th June 2025

(5 days, 23 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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The right hon. Member will know that, working with partners, we have capabilities that can ensure that our people are as safe as they need to be. He is right to reference RAF Akrotiri. The work of our colleagues in Cyprus, Bahrain and Qatar is hugely important at this time.

Matthew Patrick Portrait Matthew Patrick (Wirral West) (Lab)
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When the UN’s nuclear watchdog says that Iran is closing in on the ability to develop up to nine nuclear weapons, I worry. Does the Foreign Secretary agree that it is in our national interests that Iran never acquires those nuclear weapons?