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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Jun 2025
G7 and NATO Summits

"Does the Prime Minister agree that, in the context of the threat posed by Putin, we must provide more guidance and support to Britons to prepare them for the possibility of a future conflict, and that that should involve a national resilience campaign?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Jun 2025
Armed Forces Day

"It is an absolute privilege to speak in today’s debate on Armed Forces Day—a day on which we recognise and celebrate the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of those who serve and have served in our armed forces. We honour and thank them.

Earlier this week I was proud to attend …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
National Armaments Director

"Today’s debate takes place at a moment of acute global instability, with war still raging in Ukraine, mounting threats from hostile states and an unreliable security partner in the White House. The world is more dangerous than it has been in a generation. In that context, the Liberal Democrats warmly …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
National Armaments Director

"The hon. Member will know, if he has read our policies, that our proposal costs a maximum of £60 million, which is insignificant compared with the entire defence budget. Getting us to 76,000 as soon as possible will help us with deterrence.

The Government have promised a new defence investment …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
National Armaments Director

"I agree with my hon. Friend that it would absolutely help our deterrence if we could increase troop numbers. The Liberal Democrats are calling for new bonus schemes to recruit and re-enlist 3,000 personnel, allowing the Government to reach their target of 73,000 trained troops as soon as possible, meaning …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
National Armaments Director

"I know how important the defence industry is to my hon. Friend’s constituency, so I ask the Minister to consider that.

We would end the scandal of poor service housing by requiring the Ministry of Defence to provide housing above the legal minimum standards. No one who puts their life …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Nuclear-certified Aircraft Procurement

"It is clear that we have entered a new and uncertain era. Putin’s imperialism represents a once-in-a-generation threat to our security. We must maintain the effectiveness of the UK’s independent nuclear deterrent to stop Putin or anyone else launching a nuclear attack. It remains the ultimate guarantor of Britain’s security.

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
Department for Education

"Councils are being asked to deliver SEND services without sufficient funding, to which my hon. Friend has alluded, and that creates a postcode lottery for families, with children waiting months to receive support. Does she agree that we urgently need SEND funding reform, including removing the £6,000 school contribution to …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Jun 2025
War Memorials

"It is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I thank the hon. Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) for securing this very important debate during Armed Forces Week.

Throughout the UK, more than 100,000 war memorials have been erected in towns, villages, schools, churches, parks …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Middle East

"Last week and today, the Foreign Secretary said the Government’s first priority is the welfare of British nationals, and I welcome that, but my constituent who was caught in Iran with her baby unfortunately received no support from the Foreign Office and had to flee with officials at the port …..."
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