Oliver Dowden MP: speeches

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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  • 8 Sept 2026 · Falkland Islands: Sovereignty · Hansard source
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    The problem is that the Argentinians can smell weakness because of our approach to the Iranians’ attacks on two British bases earlier this year. Will the Minister therefore be clear that, in the light of Iranian threats to our bases this time round, we will not just seek to intercept the missiles attacking them, but attack targets in Iran if they attack our bases? That sort of signal of intent is required in relation to our overseas territories.

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