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HANSARDUkraineJust over three years ago, I flew the penultimate UK mission into Kyiv to deliver materiel essential to the defence of Ukraine ahead of the illegal full-scale Russian invasion.…24 Feb 2025HANSARDChagos IslandsThe hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) says he wants to help UK relations with the US, but he has a very funny way of going about it. Opposition Members state over and over…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Police Grant ReportI want to thank the police officers and PCSOs of the Metropolitan police, who bravely serve the communities of Leyton and Wanstead. I also want to thank the Minister for her…05 Feb 2025HANSARDEngagementsTomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the loss of RAF aircraft XV179 and the 10 UK service personnel who were killed onboard. Those service personnel were known to their friends…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Fiscal Policy: Defence SpendingThe last Conservative Government did not spend 2.5 % of GDP on defence at any point during their 14 years of power. Unfortunately, the increase that will come will have to address…27 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillWill the right hon. Member give way?21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillIn conclusion, Madam Deputy Speaker, the creation of an Armed Forces Commissioner will provide a powerful voice for service personnel and their families, ensuring that their…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillYes.21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillI agree entirely with my hon. Friend. We do not expect service personnel to stand up and openly tell us their problems, as that is part of what makes them resilient. The important…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillThe Armed Forces Commissioner Bill stands as a critical piece of legislation that will establish an independent champion for our servicemen and women, as well as their families.…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillThe ombudsman who came to speak to us the other day gave a clear account of the challenges and issues that she faced and elucidated on a number of challenges around addressing the…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillThe hon. and gallant Member is correct that we visited RAF Lossiemouth last week, where we saw people at the top of their game, doing what servicepeople do, which is coping, doing…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillNo.21 Jan 2025HANSARDW12 and W14 bus service in north-east LondonRecent changes to bus services running through Leyton and Wanstead have had significant negative impacts on local people, including on school children, who are struggling to get…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillNo thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker.21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillI thank the right hon. Member for giving way. He is citing a specific example that the Armed Forces Commissioner would have to oversee. That is not relevant to the discussion…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Global Combat Air ProgrammeI welcome my hon. Friend’s statement. As the shadow Defence Secretary made clear, GCAP is a system of systems, but like every programme, it requires a pipeline training solution.…20 Jan 2025HANSARD New Hospital Programme ReviewTrust in the delivery of healthcare for my constituents has been damaged by 14 years of failed NHS policies and fake Tory promises for new hospitals—the Tories knew full well that…20 Jan 2025HANSARDHealth and Adult Social Care ReformI strongly welcome the Government’s action to help my constituents in Leyton and Wanstead get the care that they need faster. Our local hospital, Whipps Cross, continues to…06 Jan 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy: SMEsThe defence sector supports one in 60 of our jobs in this country—more than 400,000 well-paid jobs that are central to this Government’s growth mission and to our nation’s…06 Jan 2025