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Gregor Poynton MP

Gregor Poynton is the Labour MP for Livingston, and was elected in July 2024. He is Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Qatar

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    Why Qatar Has Become One of Britain’s Most Important Allies

    When Westminster debates Britain’s key partnerships, conversations invariably gravitate towards Brussels or Washington. Yet one of our most strategically vital alliances in today’s shifting international landscape has quietly emerged from the Gulf: our relationship with Qatar. This partnership runs far deeper than

    by Gregor Poynton MP
    August 25, 2025
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