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"Parliament needs to have its say with regards to the UK's involvement in this conflict up til now" Stephen Flynn MP, the SNP leader in Westminster, says Parliament's view should be sought over the UK's role in what he calls an "illegal war in the Middle East". #BBCLauraK

“When public prayer is at odds with our long-standing philosophy that women are not second-class citizens...” Shadow Communities Secretary James Cleverly says we “need to discuss” the public prayer which occurred at an open iftar event in London's Trafalgar Square. #BBCLauraK

“That wouldn’t be my personal take on it…” Sir James Cleverly MP, Shadow Communities Secretary, on whether Nick Timothy was right to describe a mass Muslim public prayer as an "act of domination". #BBCLauraK

“What’s the difference between that and a Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square?” James Cleverly, Shadow Communities Secretary, is asked why Nick Timothy criticised the mass Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square rather than other religious events like Hanukkah and Vaisakhi. #BBCLauraK

“HMS Dragon will be on its way to the region.” Cabinet Minister Steve Reed confirms that the air defence destroyer HMS Dragon has still not arrived in Cyprus. #BBCLauraK

"If it stays as it is, I think that's inescapable" Chris O'Shea, CEO of Centrica, says that energy bills will increase in July if the price shock continues. The boss of Centrica, who owns British Gas, also warned that it is "too early to speculate". #BBCLauraK

“There is no specific assessment that the Iranians are targeting the UK or even could if they wanted to” Cabinet minister Steve Reed responds to a report from the Israeli Defence Forces that the Iranian regime has “missiles that can reach London, Paris or Berlin.” #bbclaurak

“It would be unprecedented to call a vote in Parliament on defending British people and assets.” Communities Secretary Steve Reed responds to calls for a parliamentary vote on the UK’s involvement in the conflict in the Middle East. #bbclaurak

"It makes sense. If you've got resources, you should." Chris O'Shea, CEO of Centrica, says the UK should explore new oil and gas in the North Sea, along with "homegrown renewables", and gas storage facilities, for the UK's energy security. #BBCLauraK

Joining #BBCLauraK on the panel SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn MP Former Senior Adviser to US State Department Karin von Hippel  LBC Presenter Nick Ferrari  Sunday 9am @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer

Joining #BBCLauraK Communities Secretary Steve Reed MP Shadow Communities Secretary Sir James Cleverly MP President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky CEO of Centrica Chris O'Shea Sunday 9am @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer

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Sir John Curtice examines why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers bbc.in/477W1tJ

Kemi Badenoch backs Tory MP in row over Muslim prayer event bbc.in/4shxCKB