British MP Accuses MOD of Misleading Parliament Over UFO Collaboration with Five Eyes Allies

British MP Clive Lewis has accused the Ministry of Defence (MOD) of misleading parliament regarding the UK's involvement in collaborative efforts with other Five Eyes nations to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). The Labour representative for Norwich South made these remarks during a discussion with Dr. Peter Skafish, co-founder and executive director of the Sol Foundation, an American think tank focused on UAP research.

Skafish highlighted that Lewis had previously inquired about whether Britain was engaged in joint initiatives with its Five Eyes partners—comprising the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—on UAP issues. According to Skafish, the MOD's responses to these inquiries were negative, suggesting no such collaboration existed.

However, Lewis countered that this information contradicts public statements made by other Five Eyes members indicating ongoing cooperation on UAP matters. He stated, "Yes, I've definitely been misled," emphasizing his belief that he had not received accurate or complete information from the MOD.

The controversy stems from parliamentary questions submitted by Lewis in July and August 2025 concerning the MOD’s knowledge of UAP and its international engagement. At the time, then-Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard responded to one query by asserting that the UK had not conducted or commissioned any UAP studies since 2013. Additionally, he reiterated that the department ceased investigating sightings in 2009 due to a lack of evidence suggesting military threats.

Pollard further clarified that the MOD had not participated in any international groups dedicated to UAP since May 2023. This response prompted Lewis to probe specifically about UK cooperation with the Five Eyes UAP Caucus, which was met with an ambiguous answer from Veterans and People Minister Louise Sandher-Jones.

Lewis’s accusations underscore a growing concern over transparency and accountability within government agencies dealing with sensitive issues like UFO sightings. The MP's stance highlights the need for more open communication between defense officials and elected representatives to ensure that parliamentarians are fully informed about their country's activities in this controversial area of national security.

The incident also reflects broader debates surrounding the handling of classified information related to UAP, where there is often a tension between maintaining secrecy for security reasons and providing adequate transparency to maintain public trust. As such cases continue to surface, they may prompt further scrutiny into how governments manage UFO-related data and international collaborations within intelligence alliances like Five Eyes.

The MOD has not yet issued an official response regarding Lewis's claims or the discrepancies in its previous statements about UAP investigations and cooperation with other nations.