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MNN Global · January 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Senior UK MP says US action in Venezuela is illegal

What happened: Emily Thornberry, chairwoman of the UK Foreign Affairs Committee, stated that US operations in Venezuela are not legal and urged the UK to condemn them.

Why it matters:

  • Raises questions about international law and sovereignty in US foreign interventions
  • Influences UK foreign policy stance and diplomatic relations with the US and Venezuela

MNN Take: The statement reflects concerns within the UK Parliament about the legality of US actions abroad and calls for a clear UK response to uphold international norms.

Sources: BBC Politics