Edward Leigh MP: speeches

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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  • 9 Jul 2026 · NATO Summit · Hansard source
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    I agree with everything that the Foreign Secretary said in her initial statement, particularly the point that we live in a more dangerous world than ever—I also agree with the shadow Foreign Secretary, obviously. The point is surely this: there is no point apportioning blame between us. We are where we are now, in the most dangerous position that we have ever been in. Will the Foreign Secretary take away this thought in her talks with the new Prime Minister? Will she say that Members on both Front Benches, including the new Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, should co-operate in meeting our NATO defence commitments in full? That means no black holes or creative accounting. We should pay for them by curbing the spiralling welfare bill, which is out of control. It is a win-win situation; we defend the nation, get people off benefit dependency and work together to save our country.

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View as listCommunities and local government: 3Communities and local government3Culture, media and sport: 1Culture, media and sport1Defence and foreign affairs: 4Defence and foreign affairs4Democracy and constitution: 2Democracy and constitution2Economy and business: 6Economy and business6Environment and energy: 3Environment and energy3Health and care: 3Health and care3Justice and policing: 4Justice and policing4Social security and pensions: 1Social security and pensions1Unclassified: 2Unclassified2
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Culture, media and sport1
Defence and foreign affairs4
Democracy and constitution2
Economy and business6
Environment and energy3
Health and care3
Justice and policing4
Social security and pensions1
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