Middle East Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Middle East

Mohammad Yasin Excerpts
Monday 13th April 2026

(1 day, 18 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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In fairness, I have been very clear about the Iranian regime—it is odious and, as the hon. Gentleman rightly points out, it is really important that it does not have a nuclear capability and that we deal with its proxies. That has been the consistent position of this Government—and previous Governments, to be fair—and it has been the way that I have put it from the Dispatch Box on many, many occasions.

Mohammad Yasin Portrait Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)
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I commend the Prime Minister on his efforts to keep the UK out of Donald Trump’s latest dangerous attempt to end a blockade by creating another. I also commend Pakistan’s attempt to broker peace and the UK Government’s work with over 30 countries to pursue a diplomatic solution. However, if the strait remains closed, what plans do the Government have to protect UK households and businesses from the impact on energy supplies, trade and rising costs?