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flag Labour’s claim about national security exemptions in past humble addresses is largely unsupported by evidence, a PA analysis shows.

flag During Prime Minister’s Questions on February 4, 2026, Sir Keir Starmer claimed Labour always included a national security exemption in humble addresses while in opposition. flag However, a Press Association analysis of 18 such addresses tabled by Labour between 2015 and 2024 found only one—related to Lord Evgeny Lebedev’s appointment—contained specific language allowing redactions for national security. flag The rest addressed issues like Brexit, healthcare, and the Rwanda asylum plan, with most not adopted by the House. flag The findings contradict Starmer’s assertion, though the analysis covered only Opposition Day submissions and not all humble addresses during that period. flag The claim came as the Conservatives prepared a humble address to disclose details on Lord Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorship.

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