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Gan Kim Yong
@gankimyong· People's Action Party· Jul 13, 2026

The government will do our part - supporting product innovation, supply chain resilience and enterprise transformation.

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Gan Kim Yong
@gankimyong· People's Action Party· Jul 13, 2026

To the suppliers here, I also encourage you to pursue productivity enhancements for your own operations.

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Alex Norris
@alexnorris· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

We will push very heavily for the movement of people to be given precedence over compliance with the checks.

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Heidi Alexander
@heidialexander· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

Everyone deserves to enjoy their summer holiday without delays – which is why we are doing all we can to help travellers get through these new EU security checks as smoothly as possible.

independent.co.uk
Priti Patel
@pritipatel· Conservative Party· Jul 13, 2026

The decision to designate the IRGC as a foreign state threat is welcome, but long overdue. The laws to make this happen should have been passed months ago.

independent.co.uk
Yvette Cooper
@yvettecooper· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

We will not tolerate threats to our security or to the safety of those who live here. Iran’s actions are irresponsible and unacceptable.

independent.co.uk
Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

A criminal group called the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right have publicly claimed seven attacks at UK locations linked to Jewish and Israeli communities, and sitting behind them were members of Iran’s IRGC.

independent.co.uk
Kemi Badenoch
@kemibadenoch· Conservative Party· Jul 13, 2026

It’s one thing when someone dies, but to know that they’ve been murdered in this horrible way is just awful.

thenational.scot
Shabana Mahmood
@shabanamahmood· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

My thoughts today remain with Ann’s family and friends, and all those who loved her.

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Shabana Mahmood
@shabanamahmood· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

The police are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to establish the motivation for this attack. I will be updating the House further this afternoon.

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Pete Wishart
@petewishart· Scottish National Party· Jul 13, 2026

It shows why Scotland needs the full powers of independence, so people in Scotland can make decisions in our interests, instead of having harmful decisions imposed on us by Westminster.

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Pete Wishart
@petewishart· Scottish National Party· Jul 13, 2026

He should start by scrapping Starmer’s reckless migration plans.

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Pete Wishart
@petewishart· Scottish National Party· Jul 13, 2026

Andy Burnham’s plans for power are still a closely guarded secret, but if he isn't prepared to face scrutiny on his own policies then at the very least he needs to scrap some of Keir Starmer’s.

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Thomas Kerr
@thomaskerr· Reform UK· Jul 13, 2026

Because as soon as you do that, you play into the hands of John Swinney and of Keir Starmer, who do not want to speak about massive, uncontrolled illegal migration.

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Thomas Kerr
@thomaskerr· Reform UK· Jul 13, 2026

There's two points here – firstly, turning up at someone's door is wrong. Do not do that, do not target people.

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Yvette Cooper
@yvettecooper· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

My message to Iran and Russia, and anyone who does their bidding, is clear. We will take all measures necessary to protect the British people, at home and abroad.

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Yvette Cooper
@yvettecooper· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

Their malign behaviour, and anyone who acts on their behalf, must be held to account.

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Yvette Cooper
@yvettecooper· Labour Party· Jul 13, 2026

As foreign states increasingly seek to back threats on our streets, we are cracking down on those who try to undermine our country and its security.

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