Luke Pollard
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“matter of weeks, rather than days”
Luke Pollard · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-22
Pollard said UK support would be time-limited for a matter of weeks rather than days.
“The defensive action that Saudi Arabia takes against the Houthis will cover a range of activities, including shooting down those drones and missiles,”
Luke Pollard · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-22
Pollard described Saudi defensive actions against the Houthis as covering a range of activities including shooting down drones and missiles.
“being true to our allies”
Luke Pollard · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-22
Pollard insisted the UK support conformed with international humanitarian law and was about being true to allies.
“ensure there's not further escalation in the Red Sea, which could further risk our fuel prices”
Luke Pollard · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-22
Pollard said UK support would prevent further escalation in the Red Sea that could risk fuel prices.
“in the air longer”
Luke Pollard · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-22
Pollard said air-to-air refuelling would keep Saudi jets in the air longer.
“We've agreed to the Saudi request for air-to-air refuelling”
Luke Pollard · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-22
Pollard told BBC Radio 4's Today programme the UK agreed to Saudi Arabia's request for air-to-air refuelling.