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International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox says that Mr Gardiner is not "talking about the same issue" as the government. He states that there were no questions in the Labour response and that he's "tempted" to sit back down.

He says that Labour are engaging in "bluster" on the matter.

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Shadow international trade secretary Barry Gardiner says Liam Fox is "having a laugh", thinking he could give today's statement the day before the Trade Bill comes before the Commons.

The bill completed committee stage over six months ago, he says, with the government too scared for it to come to the House any sooner.

He says the bill fails to do what the government says it would, and that whilst it's welcome that the government has tabled amendments (however late in the day) they do not go far enough.

"The detail is far from clear."

He says informing the House of changes is not the same as consulting MPs, and to suggest otherwise "makes a mockery of this House".

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International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox says that he is setting out the role of Parliament on new international trade agreements.

"Scrutiny of our future trade arrangements is important" as new deals are struck in the future, he states, adding that it is "vital" that Parliament, devolved institutions and business have a say in the process.

The government will ensure that Parliamentarians are given the opportunity to scrutinise negotiations, while updating Parliament at "appropriate points".

The government will also publish impact assessments at an appropriate time for future trade agreements, he says, adding that future trade agreements will also be scrutinised where changes are needed to existing laws.

The government will launch public consultation for each new trade agreement, he states, adding that consultations will last for 14 weeks. This well ensure an "informed" and "evidenced approach" to negotiations for new deals, he adds.

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The International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, is making a statement on the future trade policy of the UK.

The government has said that the future trade policy of the UK should be "transparent and inclusive" and it has also stated its aim that every part of the UK should contribute to the new trade policy.

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Labour's Stephen Kinnock asks why the prime minister keeps "dancing to the tune of the European Research Group" on security co-operation in Europe, further he asks if the Chequers deal "is now dead in the water".

Mrs May says he is "absolutely wrong" on the agreement reached at Chequers. The amendments to today's bill does not change the Chequers agreement, she states.

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Nord Stream is a pipeline which exists between Europe and Russia, which transports gas between Russia and Europe.

Germany is reliant on Russia for the majority of its imports of natural gas, but the country uses gas for just 20% of its energy production.

The existing Nord Stream pipeline was opened in November 2011, and allows Russia to bypass traditional transit countries such as Ukraine and Poland.

Nord Stream 2 is a new gas pipeline which will transfer gas from Russia to Europe through the Baltic Sea next to the existing Nord Stream pipeline.

Nord Stream 2 will be over 1,200 kilometres in length, and will start at the Ust-Luga area of the Leningrad region of Russia, its exist point will be the Griefswald area of Germany.

Nord Stream 2 will be put into operation before the end of 2019.

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Labour MP Hilary Benn asks if the prime minister agrees with President Trump's labeling of the European Union as a "foe" and whether it's true that "Europe can no-longer rely on the White House".

Mrs May says there was a unity at Nato in terms of working together to protect Europe's security, and that she reminded President Trump that the one time Nato had used Article five , externalwas in defence of the United States - it invoked Article 5 for the first time in its history after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Former defence secretary Sir Michael Fallon asks if future membership of the Nato alliance is open to any other country, including those in the Western Balkans.

Mrs May confirms this and says that the UK looks forward to seeing others apply for membership of the alliance.

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SNP Westminister leader Ian Blackford thanks those who took to the streets to protest at Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom, and criticises the prime minister's decision to "roll out the red carpet".

He suggests the PM not seek Mr Trump's advice, and instead focus instead on the views of devolved governments in the UK.

The PM says the government continues to do this, and says she hopes the Scottish government would attempt to work with them.

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Conservative Iain Duncan Smith says that this was a "successful Nato summit". He asks what discussions have been had with the Germans on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which will have a "strategic affect to diminish the likelihood of Ukraine and others to support themselves in the future".

Mrs May says that he has "raised an important issue" which will "continue to be discussed" around the EU Council table.

She says there is a "growing recognition" that this issue needs to be addressed and raised.

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The PM responds to Jeremy Corbyn, stating that Donald Trump's comments on burden sharing have had an impact at Nato.

She says the UK will have an independent defence and foreign policy after Brexit, but will continue to work with allies when appropriate.

She adds that it sounds like Mr Corbyn has changed his opinion on Nato, suggesting he has previously argued for it to be "closed down". The government's commitment to Nato remains and has never been in doubt, she says.

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Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn says that protecting the British people "will always be our first priority" from climate change, cyber attacks and acts of terrorism. It is important for the UK to "address the drivers" of these threats.

"Another global gathering" has been disrupted by the "erratic statements" of Donald Trump, he states.

He asks if it remains the case that Nato countries should continue to spend 2% on defence.

He says there has been "democratic regression" among Nato members which undermines Nato's ability to negotiate and have dialogue with Russia.

He asks if the UK's continuing arms sales to countries which breach human rights will stop, and he asks if the "chaotic approach to Brexit negotiations" will affect the UK's future security relationship with the EU.

He asks for "no mission creep" for those troops who have been deployed to Afghanistan, and for assurances that they will only be there in a training capacity.

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The prime minister says Nato agreed to establish two new command posts at the recent summit, with the UK filling 100 of the new posts that are created through this. In total, the UK will now provide 1,000 service personnel for Nato.

The government will continue its commitment to reform and improve British defence in line with Nato agreements, and improve the readiness of military services.

Theresa May says the UK led at the summit in terms of commitment, spending and technology, and remains committed to the alliance.

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Theresa May says that at a time when the UK is facing "unpredictable" threats, the focus of the summit was on greater burden sharing.

The UK has the second largest defence budget after the United States, and the largest in Europe, she says; and the government is "investing heavily" in the armed forces.

The UK is continuing commitment to Nato missions, such as in Estonia, she states.

Leaders have agreed that they were all "committed to fairer burden sharing," she says, while further discussions were had on Russia's attempts to undermine democracies around the Western world by spreading fake news.

She says there is support for President Trump's meeting with Russia's President Putin today, but the UK will continue to "deter and counter" attempts by Russia to undermine Western values.

The security situation in Afghanistan remains "challenging", she adds, while the UK has given a further 440 troops to the effort, taking the total UK troop number in Afghanistan "to around 1,100".

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The prime minister, Theresa May, is giving a statement on the Nato summit which took place last week.

The US President, Donald Trump, stole the headlines last week at the summit by asking all countries to contribute more to their defence budgets if they were in Nato. Claims on spending by the countries were later disputed.

Leaders also discussed Afghanistan.

Nato was formed in 1949 to counter the threat of post-war communist expansion as the Soviet Union sought to extend its influence in Europe.

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Labour's Helen Hayes asks what steps are being taken to provide compensation to Windrush migrants.

Home Secretary Sajid Javid says he's committed to establishing a scheme for compensation, but says the issue is complex so it's important that time is taken to ensure it is done properly.

Ms Hayes says independent advice for those affected is currently being provided voluntarily by the Black Cultural Archive in her constituency, and asks what the government is doing to ensure sufficient guidance is being given. The home secretary says a great is being done by the Home Office to deal with the issue and is open to suggestions for additional support.

Home Affairs Committee chair Yvette Cooper asks if it is true that those applying for compensation are being asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, and if so how many people have been asked to do this.

Mr Javid says planning for the scheme is ongoing and that there is no plan for non-disclosure agreements to be involved.