Defence and Security 2025-02-25

Emphasised the importance of NATO, deepening alliances with Europe and the US, maintaining a robust response to Russia's aggression towards Ukraine, increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, recognising the contribution of intelligence and security services, aiming for 3% defence spending in the next Parliament, modernising military capabilities while seeking value for money, cutting development assistance from 0.5% of GNI to 0.3% in 2027.

Welcomed the Prime Minister’s response and support for Ukraine, criticised the west for not doing enough. Emphasised that the first duty of every Government is to protect their people through strong defence spending, welcomed increase in defence budget but questioned its sufficiency without raising taxes or borrowing more.

Welcomed Prime Minister's announcement on repurposing money from overseas development to fund defence. Criticised the decision to lease back the defence base on Diego Garcia and surrender Chagos islands, questioned Prime Minister’s national security posture.

Agreed with Prime Minister's NATO-first approach but disagreed with his change of national security posture. Emphasised the need for a strong economy to fund defence and criticised Labour’s economic plans.

Welcomed Prime Minister's statement on defence, stressed importance of strengthening transatlantic NATO alliance. Raised concerns about US presence in Europe and the need for leadership from UK to secure lasting peace.

Emphasised Britain’s role in supporting Ukraine during Putin's invasion, criticised Trump’s stance towards Zelensky. Highlighted the need for leadership from UK to respond to changes in international relations.

Supports the Prime Minister’s stance on Ukraine but urges him to engage in talks with all parties to reach a consensus for spending 3% of GDP on defence. He also asks the PM to seize and repurpose Russian assets immediately.

Welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement but asks for a reaffirmation of commitment to parliamentary scrutiny, especially on sensitive areas.

Supports the increase in defence spending as a start, urges PM to remind President Trump about the need for justice and freedom during peace talks.

Welcomes the commitment to accelerate defence spending but stresses on the importance of a whole-society approach, particularly focusing on improving reservist forces.

Supports increasing defence spending but criticises the cut in foreign aid, questioning why the Foreign Secretary was wrong to suggest it would be a strategic mistake.

Asks for more investment in cyber defence given the daily disinformation and cyber-attacks faced by the country.

Agrees with the strategic direction on defence but questions the funding choice, highlighting previous votes against balancing budgets on backs of poor people globally.

Welcomes news about increased investment in defence and asks for measures to help create jobs in the defence sector in her constituency.

Expresses satisfaction with announcement of 2.5% increase but seeks clarity on strategic defence review timeline and how additional funds will be spent.

Considers the Prime Minister's discussions with President Trump crucial for ensuring a stable Ukraine. Emphasises that military protection is necessary if there is to be a secure and stable Ukraine.

Welcomes the Prime Minister’s commitment to increase defence spending, noting it contrasts with past reductions in funding. Supports the reforms put forward by the Defence Secretary as essential for deterrence against Russian aggression.

Raises concerns about cutting foreign aid to fund increased military spending, arguing it is a strategic and moral mistake. Emphasises the importance of overseas development in preventing conflict.

Welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement on defence expenditure but stresses that how money is spent is as important as the amount. Pays tribute to armed forces personnel for their commitment in defending the nation.

Supports the announcement of increased defence spending, calls for sustained efforts on procurement and industry collaboration. Urges the Defence Secretary's continuance to ensure enduring reforms.

Highlights past cuts to armed forces capabilities under Conservative government in 2014. Questions how the extra cash will be spent effectively on new technologies and necessary capabilities.

Welcomes Prime Minister's statement and supports his diplomatic efforts. Asks about assurances for Ukraine regarding Britain’s ability to supply arms and personnel post-agreement.

Welcomes uplift in defence spending but raises concerns over the decision to cut aid budget. Asks Prime Minister to reassure on commitment to return to 0.7% of GDP for overseas aid.

Questions the funding of increased defence spending through cutting aid, arguing it is counterproductive and short-sighted. Suggests increasing taxes on wealthy as an alternative.

Welcomes Prime Minister's statement on defence spending but invites him to commit to veterans, organisations like the Army cadet centre in Acton and Territorial Army reservists.

Welcomes increase in defence spending, arguing it is overdue. Calls for benchmark of success to be whether the armed forces regain warfighting capability rather than arbitrary percentage targets.

Welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement on increased defence spending, emphasises the need to defend international rules-based system against bullying countries like Russia.

Asks for assurance that when the Prime Minister speaks with President Trump, he will highlight the importance of working with European colleagues towards lasting peace.

Acknowledges the importance of funding and action in defence spending, questions how the Government plans to build domestic supply chain capacity for key defence assets.

Expresses concern over lack of Reform party members asking questions on defence issues, raises question about using Russian frozen assets in support of Ukraine.

Welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement on increased defence spending, asks how British businesses crucial to national defence will be supported.

Supports efforts for Ukrainian sovereignty but criticises balancing books at a cost to the poorest globally due to increased military spending.

Welcomes Prime Minister's announcement on defence investment, expresses concern over comments made by Farage that play into hands of Britain’s enemies.

Raises concerns about spending billions on Mauritius and suggests repurposing such funds towards strengthening armed forces.

Asks for assurance that strategic defence review will secure long-term orders, supply chains, inputs like steel to scale rapidly if needed.

Questions Prime Minister’s conversations about securing US backing as a backstop for Europe in support of Ukraine.

Welcomes the difficult decision to increase defence spending, argues that history shows Ukraine's survival is indivisible from our own.

Welcomed the increase in defence spending announced by the Prime Minister but expressed concern that it might come too late. Asked the Prime Minister to look at Liberal Democrat proposals to raise £3 billion through a digital services tax.

Welcomed the Prime Minister’s leadership on defence spending and emphasised the need for renewed social contract across all parts of the country, including areas left behind.

Acknowledged the importance of the increase in defence spending but questioned whether welfare spending needed to be looked at as well given current circumstances.

Agreed with the Prime Minister on the need for difficult decisions regarding public spending and acknowledged that Clement Attlee and Ernest Bevin showed that defending against totalitarianism is a core value of the House.

Welcomed the rebalancing of expenditure towards defence but emphasised the importance of building a strong deterrent to judge the success of national security posture.

Asked about measures taken by the Government to protect Britain’s undersea infrastructure from foreign attack, specifically mentioning Russian vessels cutting cables.

Emphasised the need to prepare for the fight that we do not want to have and encouraged the Prime Minister to take a personal interest in how the money is spent.

Welcomed the statement from the Prime Minister and asked for assurance that each pound will be diverted to British industry enabling them to support troops around the world.

Disapproved of the lack of reference to the UN in the Prime Minister’s statement and questioned the impact on poorest people in this country due to a cut in overseas aid budgets.

Acknowledged that NATO is the bedrock of our alliance but questioned about conversations with European allies regarding their defence spending increases.

Welcomed the commitment to increase defence spending and inquired about actions taken by the Government to discourage BRICS nations from supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Praised the Prime Minister for announcing the increase in defence spending, particularly noting its potential wider economic benefits.

Asked about Government initiatives to encourage councils to form direct links with Ukrainian communities for support and resilience.

Welcomed the Prime Minister’s statement, noting that it reflects a significant milestone towards increasing defence spending to 3% and beyond. He questioned the US's recent vote against European resolution regarding Russia withdrawing from Ukraine.

Welcomed the move to increase defence spending but expressed concern over the US siding with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution on Russian withdrawal from Ukraine.

Commended the Prime Minister’s commitment to 2.5% defence spending, highlighting threats from undersea cables and maritime incursions as reasons to bolster the Royal Navy.

Welcomed the statement but raised concerns over funding cuts to international aid, urging the Prime Minister to meet other parties to build consensus on defence spending increases.

Commended the Prime Minister's commitment and suggested mobilising steel, chemicals, and shipbuilding industries as part of an industrial strategy for national security.

Expressed concern about potential loss of state funding to defence companies in Scotland, urging the Prime Minister to take this into account in the defence industrial strategy.

Welcomed the decision to increase defence spending but expressed regret over cuts to international aid and asked for assurance that increased funding would provide servicemen with necessary equipment and support.

Asked for recognition of Northern Ireland's strategic importance in national and international defence, urging the Prime Minister to meet him regarding Aldergrove military base.

Welcomed the decision but expressed pain over cuts to international aid, asking for alternative ways of financing development through special drawing rights and debt relief.

Encouraged a quick increase in defence spending to 3% but questioned the timeline for publishing the Strategic Defence Review.

Welcomed the commitment to rebuild UK’s industrial capacity and urged for maintaining sovereign freedom in supply chains, highlighting the importance of a balanced approach between international collaboration and independence.

Emphasised the importance of preparation for peace through increased defence spending, rejecting the idea that this decision is against the law.

Welcomed the Prime Minister’s statement and supported an increase in defence spending from 2.5% to 3%, noting a need for further enhancement. Asked about discussions with the US on aligning defence strategies.

Welcomed parts of the Prime Minister’s statement but criticised the decision to cut overseas aid, arguing it was short-sighted and damaging for the world's poorest families.