Diary - meeting the Defence Minister and senior members of Leonardo 7th February 2024 A slightly later start today. We packed our bags and checked out as we were heading to Naples in the afternoon. First up, though, was a visit to the Defence... Diary
Diary - Meeting our Ambassador and Italian air chief 6th February 2024 A relatively early rise and off to our Ambassador's residence for breakfast at 0800. The residence, Villa Wolkonsky, is a most impressive place, set in a... Diary
Diary - heading to Rome 5th February 2024 I always look forward to Defence Committee trips and this week was no exception. I was at Heathrow at midday to catch the afternoon BA flight to Rome. Our group... Diary
Diary - a packed coffee morning in Sutton Poyntz 2nd February 2024 It was a poignant morning today for two reasons. First, it was the birthday of a very good friend, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease not that long... Diary
Diary - manhunt continues 1st February 2024 The manhunt for a man who sprayed corrosive liquid on a mother and her two daughters continued. The police released an image of a suspect with "distinctive"... Diary
Diary - calling out nastiness 31st January 2024 A busy day. An early morning run began it and then into the Commons on my cycle. Much for me and my parliamentary team to catch up on and then down to the... Diary
Diary - a return to devolved government in N Ireland 30th January 2024 First up was a lengthy private meeting of our Defence Committee. We went through the draft report on the readiness of our Armed Forces. It will be released... Diary
Diary - update on Gaza 29th January 2024 At this stage in my life, I ignore my birthday and instead count downwards to combat the aging process! However, back in the House today for another week, I was... Diary
Diary - a fascinating visit to Tecan Ltd on the Granby 26th January 2024 Had a most interesting and fascinating visit to a company on the Granby Industrial Estate called Tecan Ltd. I was met by MD Neil Walker, who could not have been... Diary