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Luke Pollard

British politician, Labour Party MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, elected June 2017

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    Farage says Jenrick's 'lethal force' remark on Channel migrants was misconstrued

    Nigel Farage said Robert Jenrick's remark that Royal Marines could use lethal force against Channel migrants was utterly misconstrued, after Labour's defence minister called it disgusting and illegal.

  • Sep 22

    UK approves defensive aerial refueling for Saudi jets following Houthi missile strikes

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved a time-limited RAF mission from Cyprus to assist Saudi warplanes intercepting drone and missile attacks, linking regional stability to energy prices and UK living costs.

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