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Situation in the Red Sea

Proceeding contribution from Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 24 January 2024. It occurred during Debate on Situation in the Red Sea.

The point of a retrospective vote is that it gives guidance to the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary on what action the British people think should be taken in future. That is very relevant in this case because, as we have already heard, these two occasions of military strikes are not likely to be isolated, and we are likely to see future British military action in the Red sea.

When we talk about future British military action, the Defence Secretary needs to think carefully about speaking softly and carrying a big stick. At this stage, as we have heard from Conservative Members, he risks having armed forces that are too small, and misplacing the stick and shouting.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
744 c396 
Session
2023-24
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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