Military Operations Without United States Support 2021-09-20
2021-09-20
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MP Edward Leigh questioned the UK's ability to conduct military operations without US support following the withdrawal from Afghanistan, highlighting concerns about reliability.
What recent assessment has been made of the UK's ability to conduct military operations without the support of the United States?
The Ministry of Defence conducts a range of operations, domestically and overseas, both independently and jointly with allies, including with the United States. We keep our operations and our broader military posture under continuous active review.
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Did not provide recent assessment or specific details about UK's capability for independent military operations.
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MP Edward Leigh followed up on UK's relationship with France, questioning the government's commitment to improving ties, especially regarding migration and other strategic issues.
Following Afghanistan, will the Secretary of State commit to working closely with France on various issues like migration? Will he involve France in new relationships in the Pacific?
I listened to my right hon. Friend's points. The United States and France are our closest allies; the US is the cornerstone of NATO, outspending other nations. France has a close relationship with Britain on complex weapons, counter-terrorism, Africa, Iraq and Syria. I have an extremely close relationship with my French counterpart, speaking regularly.
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Did not provide specific commitments or actions regarding involvement of France in new strategic partnerships.
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