Oral QuestionWales Office

What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen Wales’s place in the Union.

Tabled: 25 August 2026Answered: 2 September 2026

Asked by

John Lamont

ConservativeBerwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Wales

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)

I begin by congratulating President-elect Trump on his historic election victory. As the closest of allies, the UK and the US will continue to work together to protect our shared values of freedom and democracy. Having had dinner with President-elect Trump just a few weeks ago, I look forward to working with him in the years to come. I also welcome the Leader of the Opposition to her place—my fourth Tory leader in four and a half years. I look forward to working with her in the interests of the British public. This weekend is Remembrance Sunday, when people across the country will come together to pay solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending the values and freedoms that we enjoy today. I am sure the entire House will join me in paying tribute to them. This morning, I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.