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

"The strategic defence review mentions that there will be an increase in the size of the Army at some point if funds allow. Does my hon. Friend not agree that, now that we will be spending 3.5% of GDP on defence, we can accelerate that shift and grow the size …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Nuclear-certified Aircraft Procurement

"I fully welcome the announcement, and I thank the Minister for making the statement. In an age of uncertainty about the reliability of our US ally, it seems an odd choice to be leaning into them, in the sense that we will be dropping dual-key, US-made munitions from these planes. …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east England

"As we all know, the tagline for the Royal Marine commandos was “99.9% need not apply”. When it comes to parliamentary spoken contributions, the hon. Member is in top 0.1%, so he has achieved that goal...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east England

"It is as pleasure to serve under your chairship for the first time, Dr Allin-Khan. I congratulate the hon. Member for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (Alan Strickland) on securing the debate.

Few topics are more important for the armed forces than recruitment and its partner, retention, which the hon. Member …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
National Security Strategy

"If you will allow me, Mr Deputy Speaker, I will read a small quote from page 10:

“We will continue to abide by the important principle—shared by NATO and its key partners—that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions are inextricably linked”.

But that is not how the US …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Jun 2025
VAT Registration Threshold: SMEs

"I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way, but does he not now regret his vote to leave, seeing as it created all of these problems for his constituents?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Jun 2025
VAT Registration Threshold: SMEs

"What is the going rate for meeting with a shadow Minister?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 24 Jun 2025
VAT Registration Threshold: SMEs

"I am sure that the Minister is aware that the UK is one of only three countries in Europe that does not offer a lower rate of VAT for hospitality and tourism. For example, France, Italy and Spain charge only 10% on those sectors. Will he consider lowering the rate …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Middle East

"Is it UK Government policy to pursue regime change in Iran—yes or no?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
UK Modern Industrial Strategy

"There is much to like in the statement. I particularly like the reduction in energy costs of between 20% and 25%, but I would like to push the Secretary of State a little on that; so that industry can plan, when does he think those 25% reductions are going to …..."
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