Tom Hayes

Tom Hayes

Labour — Bournemouth East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 9 February 2026

Debate

Russian Influence on UK Politics and Democracy

Contribution

War may not be declared as before and warfare may not be defined by the weapons of old—we may not, for instance, have Russian bombers over the skies of London—but does the hon. Member agree that this country is being forced to fight back against Russian disinformation, spying and sabotage every day? If she does, does she not see Russian financial interference in our democracy as a weapon of war? And if it is, is our country therefore in a form of warfare with Russia?

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