National Security Strategy 2025-06-24

Welcomes actions that build on previous government measures but calls for a plan to reach the NATO target of 3% by the end of this Parliament. Questions the inclusion of costs in the 1.5% target and highlights concerns about China's influence, including the foreign influence registration scheme and the China super-embassy spy hub.

Defended the Government's approach towards national security, committing to increasing defence expenditure to 2.5% of GDP and outlining a balanced strategy with respect to China that prioritises both economic interests and national security.

Welcomed the publication but urged for more substantial actions, specifically calling for cross-party talks on increasing defence spending to 5% of GDP as per NATO targets. Emphasised the need for resilience and protecting democracy from hostile actors.

Asked for guidance on how to address instances of China’s espionage, interference in democracy, and undermining economic security. Highlighted the need for advice given to regions when dealing with China.

Complimented the comprehensive national security strategy and enquired about coherence across different strategies and ensuring a cultural change in facing security threats.

Welcomes the national security strategy, emphasising Aldershot's role in UK’s security and resilience with Standing Joint Command HQ. Asks for details on work done on national resilience strategy.

Expresses astonishment at the minimal coverage of China in the strategy, questioning its adequacy given the Intelligence and Security Committee's report. Asks for more comprehensive statements on China.

Appreciates the government's top priority of keeping residents safe but raises concern over health security, advocating for Harlow to be home to the UK Health Security Agency.

Queries whether food security will influence policy changes at DEFRA. Notes recent sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with EU as beneficial for farmers and food producers in the UK.

Highlights importance of biosecurity against biological incidents, accidents, and attacks. Inquires about investment plans to protect the country from bio-threats.

Welcomes the strategy but criticises lack of significant changes over 15 years. Draws attention to technological advancements like AI and their implications for national security.

Expresses welcome towards increased defence spending, suggesting potential economic benefits for the UK's defence sector if allied nations increase spending as well.

Highlights importance of protecting subsea cables in North Atlantic and along west coast of Ireland. Asks if Government has approached Irish Government for support in this regard.

Welcomes focus on science and technology, asking how the strategy will support growth and security in her constituency and across south-west England.

Questions Britain's societal resilience against foreign influence operations. Asks for clear Government messaging to protect free speech and debate, suggesting expansion of defending democracy taskforce.

Welcomes defence measures but focuses on energy security. Questions how the strategy will improve energy security and prevent future situations like those resulting from Ukraine war.

Welcomed the Government’s commitment to defence industries and investment in Edinburgh university's supercomputer. Acknowledged the importance of dialogue with the Scottish Government for educational and economic growth opportunities.

Supported the attempt to renew and refresh key alliances, highlighting India as a strategic ally. Asked about how the Government are strengthening defence security relationships with countries like India in the Indo-Pacific region.

Expressed concern over misuse of sections 4 and 5 of the Public Order Act and decisions regarding Islamophobia definition, questioning their impact on British society's freedoms.

Stressed the importance of energy security to national security. Criticised some Conservative Members for disagreeing with investment in nuclear power and small modular reactors without standing up against it.

Asked about legal safeguards and domestic checks and balances needed as new technologies like AI are developed, seeking reassurance on protection of UK citizens' civil liberties.

Requested confirmation that the Government remains committed to the nuclear deterrent and asked how today’s announcement will support the nuclear manufacturing industry in the east midlands.

Highlighted Labour's rhetoric on food security being national security but questioned if current policy adequately addresses resilience of domestic food supply chains against climate change risks.

Asked how controlling borders and immigration would work out with the open border between Ireland and the UK, seeking clarity on planned reforms to legal immigration system.

Echoed comments about Chinese Communist party, questioned if lasting peace in Europe means terminating Putin’s European ambitions in Ukraine, and asked how the UK will convey this to US Administration.

Asked for clarification on current spending figures on broader security beyond defence expenditure, including agencies like MI5, MI6, GCHQ, counter-terrorism, and police forces.