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HANSARD IranOpen-source media has highlighted that when the US and Israel struck Iran many months ago, a certain target was destroyed in Tehran. Overnight, a large proportion of Scottish…15 Jul 2026HANSARDNational SecurityAs Russia becomes increasingly boxed in in Ukraine, it looks towards horizontal escalation. I welcome today’s announcement and the move to proscribe some of these groups. The…15 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeI echo the thoughtful and meaningful comments that Members from across the House have made today. I did not know Ann Widdecombe, but I definitely knew what she stood for: public…13 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting Readinessrose —08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that, from sail to ironclad, ironclad to dreadnought, dreadnought to highly capable frigate, we need to make the next generational leap? If we find…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessEveryone in this debate will rightly speak about defence spending, procurement and ammunition, and those things all absolutely matter, but I want to ask a broader question: what…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. Data is the new gunpowder. AI is absolutely critical in defence, and we should use all of our technological advantage to move faster…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessI completely agree with my hon. Friend. This is about cultural change as much as adopting technology. If we were to adopt even the very simplest AI models now in how we do…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessI have been clear, since several weeks ago, that I was not content with the funding for the DIP or the transformational nature of it. I have been really encouraged in the last…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessWhat the hon. Member says brings a huge historical relevance to today. Throughout history, whenever we have been moving towards crisis, we have got rid of almost all of our…08 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanWe have seen a 30% increase in Russian subsurface and surface activity, Russian proxies rampant across Africa, £15 billion-worth of cyber-attacks across Europe, sabotage and drone…06 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanI thank the Secretary of State and his collective team for all the work that has gone into the defence investment plan. I also welcome the increase in spending. There are a…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Spending and ReadinessOn my comments on drones, there is a requirement to bring drones into the system so that training tactics, procedures, doctrine and concepts can be taught. The point was about…23 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillThe Bill has four key themes. First, it creates the Defence Housing Service, which is a fantastic move forward; it will change for a generation how our people are looked after in…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillAs we progress the Bill collectively, we could, in some areas, look at giving better support to employers, but it is worth being clear that the Bill looks to extend service from…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillWe have seen movement on the covenant, and the introduction of the Defence Housing Service and Op Valour. Would it be possible for the Minister to set out their impact on…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Personal StatementsWith your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a speech on my resignation. I start by echoing the remarks of so many in the House on the 10th anniversary of the death of…16 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillNo, I will make some progress. The advocacy of my hon. Friend the Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr Bailey) and his support for the armed forces has been remarkable. The Minister…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI will make some progress. New clause 2 would require the Secretary of State to lay a defence investment plan before both Houses of Parliament. The Prime Minister has been very…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI remind Conservative Members that clause 12 of the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill, introduced by the previous Government, would have required any…02 Jun 2026