The Prime Minister opened Cabinet by inviting the leaders of the
Commons and the Lords to update on business in both Houses.
He then turned to Greenland. The Prime Minister noted security
concerns around the Arctic and said there was a clear feeling
amongst NATO members that more needs to be done. He reiterated
that Greenland's future was a matter for Greenlanders and the
Kingdom of Denmark and that the prospect of tariffs imposed
against allies by the US was wrong, as he had made
clear at his press conference yesterday. The Prime Minister said
he continued to engage with European leaders over the proposed US
tariffs, which were in no one's interests.
On Diego Garcia, the Prime Minister said the UK's position on the
agreement was clear: protecting our national security and
guaranteeing the long-term future of a vital base. Turning to the
Board of Peace, the Prime Minister said international discussions
continued with partners about the proposals.
The Foreign Secretary noted how US leadership had helped bring
about a ceasefire in Gaza that was still largely holding. She
also referenced the work the UK was doing with allies to step up
on security in the Arctic. The Defence Secretary also referenced
the UK's support for security in the High North, including work
with NATO allies and the Joint Expeditionary Force.
The Prime Minister then invited the Technology Secretary to set
out further detail on the consultation on mobile phones in
schools and social media. The Technology Secretary noted
the huge potential of AI and technology for
jobs and growth but said these potential benefits would not be
seen if children do not have a healthy relationship
with devices and social media. She said the three-month
consultation would be evidence-based, whilst acknowledging that
this evidence was evolving with different views from different
sides. The Technology Secretary said children, parents and
organisations representing children would all
be heard. She said it was vital that children were given the
childhood they deserve
