Local MP Robert Largan joined parliamentary colleagues to discuss Government policy on Iran during a Westminster Hall debate led by John Howell MP. The debate covered a range of issues, including the 2015 nuclear deal, the UN conventional arms embargo, and regional stability in the Middle East.
The High Peak MP gave a speech highlighting Iran’s continued non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal and urging the international community to take action. Robert Largan MP went on to discuss how Iran’s actions have helped fuel instability in the Middle East and across the world, including here in the UK.
During his speech, Robert Largan MP said:
“Iran’s proxy, Hezbollah, has been active here since the 1980s. Just five years ago, a Hezbollah cell in north-west London was caught stockpiling 3 metric tonnes of ammonium nitrate. Let us be under no illusion: Iranian-inspired extremism is a serious security threat to the UK, and plays an active role in disrupting social cohesion and community relations in this country and across Europe.
“We have seen this hate spill over onto the streets of our capital—a good example is the al-Quds day march, where we have seen Hezbollah flags being waved. Hezbollah’s official television station, Al-Manar, is spreading antisemitic hate speech and conspiracy theories, glorifying terror and violence, including a 29-part drama based on the antisemitic text, “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion”.
In his concluding remarks, Robert stressed the importance of protecting minority communities in the UK, standing firm with allies against Iran’s activities, and moving forward with a “major rethink” in Government policy.
Robert Largan MP commented:
“My speeches in Parliament are usually on more local issues. But national security concerns are also a vital part of what MPs must focus on to keep our country safe.
“Iran’s malign activities pose a clear threat to the lives of British citizens and the cohesion of our local communities. I will continue pushing the Government to hold Iran to account for its actions in the Middle East and across the world.”
