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Proceeding contribution from Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 January 2026. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Arctic Security.


Arctic Security

Exactly two weeks ago, the Foreign Secretary told me that I was quite wrong to describe Donald Trump as a threat to liberal democracy. Since then, we have seen the horrifying shooting of Renee Good, trumped-up charges against the chair of the Federal Reserve, and direct threats to Denmark and this country. I understand that the Foreign Secretary cannot publicly agree with me, but if the Government are serious, why are we not seriously re-arming, especially when that will help our economy anyway? Is the Foreign Secretary worried that the hour is getting too late to act?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
779 c94 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Defence International cooperation Germany Import duties France Finland Netherlands Arctic Military exercises Sovereignty Diplomatic relations Norway Security USA Sweden NATO Russia Greenland Denmark
Link
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