Supporting our world class Armed Forces

Bickleigh

This region has long been a place of excellence for our armed forces, with our Naval Base and Dockyard being centre stage. We are also the home of 3 Commando Royal Marines who make us all so proud.

The Government has recently announced that more units of Royal Marines will be heading for this region, to be based in accommodation more fitting for our elite forces than the current ancient bases. I will continue to work hard to secure this commitment to our military personnel and campaign for all of the new Type 26 frigates to be based in Devonport.

I have also shown a close interest in MKC Heroes which offers special support for the children of our servicemen and women whilst deployed. 

News

Defence announcement could herald enhanced role for Plymouth's Royal Marines

I welcome the announcement by the Secretary of State for Defence today of two new Littoral Strike Group ships joining our amphibious fleet. These ships would enhance the Royal Marines and Royal Navy's existing amphibious capability and could well be base-ported in Plymouth along with HMS Albio

Question Time from the Military Kids Club

Last Friday provided another opportunity to meet with children and young people who are part of the Military Kids Club in their school. This brilliant organisation works with the children of military personnel in schools across Plymouth to ensure that they are supported and get the most out of thei

Video from launch of Thales UK Maritime Centre in Plymstock

A few weeks ago I wrote about the opening of the new Thales UK Marine Autonomy Centre at Turnchapel Wharf. They've since produced a video from the opening which you might like to watch to find out more about this exciting opportunity for growth and development in Plymouth.

Devonport Future Secured

This week, the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson MP, made the announcement for that all of the new Type 26 Frigates will be based at Devonport when they come into service. I had the privilege of joining the Secretary of State onboard HMS Montrose as he made the ann

Armed Forces Day 2018

Armed Forces Day 2018 comes not only as we celebrate 100 years of the RAF but also as we continue to celebrate the courage and professionalism of our Armed Forces. Last weekend, I attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the RAF Memorial on Plymouth Hoe on behalf of the city’s three MPs, to honour thos

Type 26 Frigates: base-porting

I am often found Chairing debates in Westminster Hall - the smaller yet essential debating chamber off the most ancient and original part of Parliament.