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HANSARDSize of Armed ForcesI endorse the words of my Defence Committee colleague, the hon. Member for South Shields (Mrs Lewell-Buck). The Secretary of State himself has used the words “the hollowing out of…26 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in RussiaRussian leaders have a reputation for eliminating or locking up those who show public dissent, so it is a sign of Putin’s weakness that the leader of a full-scale mutiny is…26 Jun 2023HANSARD Ukraine Recovery ConferenceThe Ukraine recovery conference is yet another example of how the UK has led international efforts to support Ukraine. The battles may not be over, but that should not stop us…22 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonThe Leader of the House spoke about representing Portsmouth; I returned early from Portsmouth today from a Defence Committee meeting to be here to vote in support of this report.…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonWe all now know very clearly, if we did not know before, that this is not academic. I am afraid that many people on the Conservative Benches will treat it as academic because…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris Johnsonrose —19 Jun 2023HANSARD Armoured Cavalry Programme: Sheldon ReviewMay I immediately associate myself with your kind words about Glenda Jackson, Madam Deputy Speaker? We now have in the Chamber not one, but three current or former procurement…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Armoured Cavalry Programme: Sheldon ReviewNo, she was a Minister!15 Jun 2023HANSARDGlobal Military OperationsI pay tribute to the Minister for his opening remarks and join him in paying tribute to the valiant work that our armed forces do. He gave us a tour de force of where we are…14 Jun 2023HANSARDGlobal Military OperationsI am grateful for the opportunity to pursue that important point. The trade and co-operation agreement, the Brexit deal, did not primarily include security. While recognising that…14 Jun 2023HANSARDGlobal Military OperationsI certainly pay tribute, as I think we all would, to our armed forces for their courage and what they did to liberate the islands, but I am actually articulating that very point…14 Jun 2023HANSARDGlobal Military OperationsI am sorry to intervene so early, but my right hon. Friend has raised an important aspect of the debate: namely, the mechanics of what we are discussing. I was pleased to hear him…14 Jun 2023HANSARDGlobal Military Operationsrose —14 Jun 2023HANSARDG7 SummitCould I welcome this statement and the work of the Prime Minister at the G7? We are rightly rekindling those international statecraft skills, as we see in Ukraine, going from…22 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: NATO ResponseI welcome President Zelensky’s visit to the UK. Clearly, a warm relationship is developing between the President and our Prime Minister. We have a proud track record of being the…15 May 2023HANSARDNational ResilienceThere are increasing concerns about the pace of growth of artificial intelligence, with its potential to penetrate so many areas of our lives and dehumanise our world. It is…11 May 2023HANSARD UkraineI very much welcome this statement. I recently returned from Ukraine, and there is massive appreciation for what Britain has been doing and continues to do—not just the lethal aid…11 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI join the Deputy Prime Minister in congratulating all those who participated in the magnificent coronation, not least the armed forces, who enjoyed a few rehearsals to get it…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI echo the congratulations to the Leader of the House. We will remember where we were during the coronation, but we will also remember where the Leader of the House was, as she…11 May 2023HANSARDSudanI too welcome the statement and pay tribute to our military for executing this evacuation of our embassy personnel, but as has been said, that duty of care must now extend to…24 Apr 2023