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HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessWill the right hon. Member give way?08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessThe debate about percentages of GDP is slightly irrelevant, because even if defence spending were raised to 3%, we have no ability to spend that money within the industrial base,…08 Jul 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransThis weekend we had the pleasure of hosting the Nepal cup in Aldershot—a celebration of the Brigade of Gurkhas. Talking to some of the Gurkha veterans there, and hearing of their…06 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanToday is a step forward and a down payment on the future of places like my towns of Aldershot and Farnborough. However, much as we wrangle over percentages of GDP, on the ground,…30 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsIn Aldershot and Farnborough, thanks to this Labour Government, this week we are bringing the National Armed Forces Day celebrations back to the home of the British Army. However,…24 Jun 2026HANSARDChildren of Military Families: Educational SupportI thank the Minister for all her work on SEND issues, particularly in relation to service families, and for meeting me, service families and personnel through the work of the…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillThat is precisely what I am asking the Government to do. They should look at that, because judicial review cannot be the only option. We must have other options available to make…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillWe in the all-party parliamentary group on the armed forces community—including my hon. Friend the hon. Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr Bailey)—have been working on these…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillMay I begin by congratulating my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for North East Derbyshire (Louise Sandher-Jones) on being appointed the Minister for the Armed Forces? She did…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillLike me, my hon. Friend will have many fantastic volunteers supporting veterans right across his community, and we are so indebted to them. We are able to deliver so much veteran…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillUltimately, a manifesto is delivered over the period that a Government serve—they do not deliver everything at once. It takes time to deliver these things over the course of a…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillThe Minister whom the hon. and gallant Member is talking about is not actually in the Chamber. In the APPG, we worked on these issues together. The Minister has had seven days in…22 Jun 2026HANSARDPride in Place Programme: Community Cohesion in AldershotHaving campaigned hard for investment in my community since becoming a Member of Parliament, I am really proud that the Government have invested £20 million in Cherrywood ward.…15 Jun 2026HANSARDPride in Place Programme: Community Cohesion in Aldershot16. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on levels of community cohesion in Aldershot constituency.15 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanFor the past 18 months, I have been talking to the former Defence Secretary and Ministers across Government as part of my campaign for the UK to co-found the Defence, Security and…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Shadow FleetMay I welcome the Secretary of State to his place? We are looking forward to welcoming him to Aldershot and Farnborough for the national Armed Forces Day celebrations. On behalf…15 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakMy thoughts are with the family and friends of Henry Nowak. It was absolutely gut-wrenching to see the video footage from the body-worn camera. In Hampshire, the murder has left…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillOn Second Reading, I spoke about the armed forces covenant and the importance of translating our gratitude to those who serve into practical support. Today, I am proud to speak in…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI welcome this announcement and the Chancellor’s statement. It means that, thanks to this Labour Government, it will be cheaper for families across my community to go to theme…21 May 2026