Secretary of State for Defence
LabourMP for Barnsley North
“Today I am informing the house that the UK has signed a contractual agreement with the European Union for the UK to participate in the EU's €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan initiative.…”
“Mr Speaker, may I associate myself, and I am sure all Members of this House, with your words of condolence for the late, great George Howarth? He was a hugely experienced parliamentarian, and he will be very much missed. May I also congratu…”
“With permission, I will make a statement on the defence investment plan. Our armed forces represent the very best of us, from our sailors patrolling the High North and protecting the seabed, to our pilots, aircrew and air defence teams in t…”
“With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will update the House on UK operational activity against the Russian shadow fleet. Before I begin, I wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to my right honourable Friend the Member for Rawmarsh…”
“I begin by paying tribute to the honourable and gallant Member for Exmouth and Exeter East (David Reed) for his previous service, including in the special forces support group. I also thank him for bringing this vital matter to the House, a…”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to respond to this question, which I am answering on behalf of my right honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, who this morning met the Chief Constable of the Police Service of North…”
“We have launched a new £250 million fraud strategy focused on preventing fraud, protecting victims and strengthening enforcement. We are working closely with the City of London police to establish referral routes so that identity fraud vict…”
“Yesterday MI5, alongside our Five Eyes allies, issued an intelligence bulletin to warn that China’s military intelligence is targeting Five Eyes Government and military personnel to gain access to sensitive or privileged information.…”
“Terrorist attacks leave a profound and enduring impact on individuals, families and communities. Beyond the immediate tragedy, the effects are often long‑lasting and complex - shaping lives in ways that are not always visible, and requiring…”
“Today, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”) Appointed Person report covering England and Wales for the period 2024 to 2025, has been laid before Parliament. The Appointed Person is independent of Government and scrutinises the circumstan…”
“My Noble Friend the Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Hanson of Flint) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:…”
“The National Crime Agency (NCA) is an intelligence led crime fighting agency that leads and coordinates the UK law enforcement operational response to serious and organised crime (SOC) and protects the public by targeting the highest harm g…”
“Today I am announcing the launch of the Government’s High Streets Organised Crime Unit, a new cross-government unit designed to strengthen our response to money laundering, tax evasion, illegal working, and other forms of organised criminal…”
“With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on recent national security developments, including the increase in the national terrorism threat level. The events of the last few weeks have illustrated the breadth and seriousness of t…”
“Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the exercise of their STPIM power…”
“The Government are taking decisive steps to strengthen our national resilience, as set out in the resilience action plan. Building on the findings of Exercise Pegasus, the Government published a new pandemic preparedness strategy just last …”
“With permission, I will make a statement about the appalling incidents targeting British Jews and opponents of the Iranian regime over recent days. I will begin with the facts. Counter-terrorism police have confirmed that they are investiga…”
“Today, the Government is publishing, and laying before Parliament, the statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law), in accordance with section 27 of the Act. To enable this, the Govern…”
“My Noble Friend the Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Hanson of Flint) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:…”
“Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIM) Act 2011 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on t…”
“With permission, I will make a statement on the abhorrent arson attack in Golders Green, north London. I will begin with the facts as they are currently known. At 1.45 this morning, the Metropolitan police and the London Fire Brigade were c…”
“Thank you for your statement, Mr Speaker. With permission, I will make a statement on the work the Government are leading to defend our democracy and those who serve within it, particularly as we approach the local and devolved elections ta…”
“Let me begin by thanking my honourable Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Jayne Kirkham) for securing this important debate. Her dedicated advocacy for the resilience of rural communities, particularly in the wake of Storm Goretti, i…”
“My Noble Friend the Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Hanson of Flint) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:…”
“Economic crime is a significant threat to our national security and to the prosperity of the UK. To effectively prevent, investigate and disrupt economic crime, it is vital that public bodies and private sector entities are able to share an…”
“We are working with our allies to counter cyber-threats, most recently using sanctions against Chinese tech companies and Russian cyber criminals. The National Crime Agency has arrested and charged those responsible for the reckless cyber-a…”
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“With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding three arrests that took place this morning as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into suspected offences under the National Security Act 2023. I ca…”
“Today, the unexplained wealth order report for the period 2024 to 2025 will be laid before Parliament. The unexplained wealth order report details the number of unexplained wealth orders made by the High Court in England and Wales during th…”
“I wish to update the House on the Government’s plans for the Integrated Security Fund (ISF) and how funding will be allocated over the next three years (2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29) to support delivery of the UK’s national security priorit…”
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