Iranian drone and missile attacks: Parliament must have its say

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Responding to the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel last night, the Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Richard Foord MP said:

"Liberal Democrats condemn in the strongest terms possible Iran’s attack on Israel. We support the action by the RAF to intercept Iranian attack drones. It is right that the UK calls for calm heads to prevail; leaders must exercise restraint and work towards a lasting peace. 

“It is a crucial convention that Parliament should have an opportunity to approve military action, even when that action has happened already. The Government should uphold that principle by holding a debate and a vote in the House of Commons as soon as possible.”

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