Following news US and UK military forces have taken part in operations against Houthi Forces in Yemen, Torbay MP Kevin Foster has issued the following statement:
"Last night brought dramatic news the RAF was in action over Yemen as part of a series of air strikes by the USA and UK against Houthi rebels, with non-operational support from the Netherlands, Canada and Bahrain.
This military action followed attacks by Houthi forces on shipping using the international sea lanes in the Bab-el-Mandeb (These lead to\from the Suez Canal). The Prime Minister used the Royal Prerogative to authorise the action being taken. I understand a statement will be made to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon, which will be shown live on BBC Parliament.
Given the threat to civilian shipping in a key international sea lane, deliberate attacks on Royal Navy and US Navy warships and the clear intention to undertake further such attacks, I support the Prime Minister and President Biden in taking action to strike against Houthi military targets in response."
You can read the Prime Minister’s full statement relating to the strikes against Houthi military targets on the Number 10 website by clicking here.
