00:00American planes are operating out of British bases.
00:03That is the special relationship in action.
00:06British jets are shooting down drones and missiles
00:10to protect American lives in the Middle East on our joint bases.
00:14That is the special relationship in action.
00:17Sharing intelligence every day to keep our people safe.
00:21That is the special relationship in action.
00:23Hanging on to President Trump's latest words
00:26is not the special relationship in action.
00:29Mr Speaker, can I make clear
00:32this is obviously an extremely serious situation
00:35and I know the whole country is worried
00:40about the potential for escalation.
00:43They're worried about the impact on their lives
00:46particularly when they see what's happening with energy.
00:49The family and friends of those who are caught in the region
00:53will be worried sick about them.
00:56And of course we've got civilians and military personnel
00:59at risk in the region.
01:01We need to act therefore with clarity, with purpose
01:05and with a cool head.
01:08The protection of UK nationals is our number one priority.
01:13And we're taking action to reduce the threat
01:16with planes in the sky in the region
01:19intercepting incoming strikes,
01:22deploying more capability to Cyprus
01:24and allowing US planes to use UK bases
01:27to take out Iran's capability to strike.
01:30What I was not prepared to do on Saturday
01:33was for the UK to join a war
01:35unless I was satisfied there was a lawful basis
01:39and a viable thought-through plan.
01:41That remains my position.
01:43That remains my position.
01:44Until next time,
01:46brought to you back the plan
01:46to be prepared for a long time.
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