James Cartlidge

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

Speaking in the House of Commons on 24 March 2026

Debate

Defence

Contribution

I believe that the Minister was giving way to me, and I am grateful to him for doing so. To be clear, the Prime Minister and the Conservative party now have the same position. The Prime Minister would grant the US use of our bases—its bombers have been taking off from our bases. That was our position. The difference is that we have maintained that position from the beginning, 100% consistently, whereas the Prime Minister has U-turned repeatedly. We are the ones who have been consistent; Labour has been blowing all over the place.

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