Yemen strikes: Sunak says he will make statement to MPs on Monday
by Peter Walker Deputy political editor from on (#6HSY6)
House speaker had said he would recall parliament at weekend if necessary for update on Houthi-targeted attacks
Rishi Sunak has said he will make a statement to MPs on Monday about limited and necessary" military strikes in Yemen, which he insisted were carried out in self-defence after a series of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons speaker, said MPs should be updated at the earliest possible opportunity" and that he would recall parliament at the weekend if needed, but the prime minister said this was not required.
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