James MacCleary

James MacCleary

Liberal Democrat — Lewes

Speaking in the House of Commons on 5 January 2026

Debate

Venezuela

Contribution

There has been widespread speculation in recent days and hours about a possible US operation to seize a tanker that previously operated in Venezuela, which the United States has been pursuing and is now off the Irish coast. Any such operation would very likely involve UK air bases. What steps are the Government taking to ensure that any deployments of US forces from UK bases, whether in relation to this tanker or other targets that it may define in Europe, are in full compliance with international law?

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