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🇬🇧🇮🇷 Sammy Wilson addresses an Iranian opposition meeting in London, reaffirming his long-standing support for their campaign for democratic change in Iran
Sammy Wilson addressed a meeting organised by the Iranian opposition in London, lending his support to their campaign for democratic government in Iran — a cause he has supported for years.
Speaking at the meeting, the DUP MP highlighted the courage of Iranians challenging repression and called for stronger UK support for their democratic aspirations.
🔹 Highlights from his address
🗳️ Standing for democracy
Wilson praised those inside Iran who continue to resist despite the potential consequences, including imprisonment and threats to themselves and their families.
💪 “Huge admiration” for the Iranian people
He paid tribute to the “courage, determination and resilience” of Iranians seeking political change.
🏛️ Growing support at Westminster
Wilson praised the persistence of Iranian opposition representatives in London, saying their campaigning had helped them gain “huge numbers of friends in both Houses” of Parliament.
🌍 Why Iran matters to Britain
He argued that events in Iran have consequences far beyond its borders, affecting regional stability, international security, energy and the global economy.
📢 “The regime does not represent the Iranian people. It is their oppressor.”
One of Wilson’s strongest messages was his rejection of the idea that Iran’s current government represents the democratic wishes of its people.
🕊️ Backing a democratic alternative
Wilson expressed support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and its proposed framework for democratic change and a peaceful political transition.
🇬🇧 Calling on Britain to lead
He urged the UK Government to give greater recognition and support to the democratic aspirations of Iranians, saying Britain should “lead by example.”
🤝 A commitment from Westminster
Wilson concluded with a clear pledge:
“Millions of Iranians are striving for that future, and the United Kingdom should stand with them.”
He added that his party’s Westminster representatives would continue pressing the Government to take that stand.
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👏Common sense has prevailed.
Today MPs voted down the Assisted Dying Bill, 286 to 270. The right outcome.
This was never about “choice”- it put the sick, elderly and disabled at risk of feeling pressured to end their lives rather than be a “burden.”
Our focus now should be properly funding palliative care and support for the terminally ill.
Grateful to every MP who stood firm on this.
Today has been a good day for safeguarding the vulnerable and upholding the sanctity of human life.
The Assisted Dying Bill has been defeated in the House of Commons by 286 votes to 270.
I was proud to stand and vote against this dangerous legislation alongside my four DUP colleagues:
Gavin Robinson MP
Carla Lockhart MP
Gregory Campbell MP
Jim Shannon MP
All five DUP MPs stood together in opposition to assisted dying.
This is an important victory, overturning the previous decision to support this legislation and ensuring that the law remains unchanged.
Our focus must be on protecting the vulnerable, supporting those facing terminal illness and providing the very best palliative and end-of-life care.
I welcome today’s result and am pleased that the DUP’s five votes helped contribute to this victory.
Sammy Wilson
DUP – East Antrim
Today, I joined campaigners in Parliament Square who have gathered to make their voices heard ahead of the vote on the Assisted Dying Bill.
This is a profoundly important issue, with serious implications for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
I have listened carefully to the arguments throughout this debate, but my position remains clear. I will be voting against the Assisted Dying Bill today.
We should be focused on protecting vulnerable people and ensuring everyone has access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, rather than changing the law to facilitate assisted dying.
🇬🇧 BACK BRITISH FARMING
This morning I attended a Back British Farming event to support our farmers and promote the production of home-grown food.
As a result of climate change policies, reductions in government support and trade deals which give an unfair advantage to imports from abroad, the UK is now more dependent on overseas food supplies than it has been for decades.
This not only means the loss of jobs in agriculture and related industries, but also leaves our country increasingly vulnerable to economic pressure and disruption to vital food supplies.
Farmers in Northern Ireland, in particular, have experienced the impact of decisions taken by the Alliance Agriculture Minister, who has vigorously pursued policies aimed at reducing meat and dairy production.
We should be supporting our farmers, strengthening our food security and protecting jobs across the agricultural sector.
Consumers can play their part by buying local produce, but we also need political decisions which promote and protect home-grown food.
🇬🇧 Back British Farming. Buy local. Support our farmers.