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Missile Incident in Poland

16 November 2022

Lead MP

James Cleverly

Debate Type

Ministerial Statement

Tags

Ukraine
Other Contributors: 19

At a Glance

James Cleverly raised concerns about missile incident in poland in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

How the Debate Unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Government Statement

Ukraine
Government Statement
At approximately 7 pm local time last night, there were missile explosions near Ukraine's border in Poland, resulting in casualties. The UK promptly expressed solidarity with Poland and offered support while emphasising Russia's responsibility for the ongoing conflict. The Prime Minister communicated with Polish President Duda and Ukrainian President Zelensky, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to NATO and supporting Ukraine’s right to defend itself against Russian aggression. The UK has provided over 1,000 surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine and committed £10 million towards rebuilding its critical energy infrastructure.

Shadow Comment

David Lammy
Shadow Comment
The shadow Foreign Secretary expressed condolences for the incident's victims and praised Poland’s response. He reiterated Labour’s unwavering commitment to NATO, emphasising that Russia bears ultimate responsibility for the conflict. The response highlighted the need to build global opposition against Russian aggression, particularly in the global south, and stressed Labour's support for Ukraine until its freedom is secured.
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