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Standing up for our Armed Forces

Over recent weeks, the role of our military has been uppermost in my mind and, as we face a possible new Prime Minister, we must not let this increase the risks facing our nation.

Jul 12 min read

I raised my concerns about Trump's actions damaging the UK-US special relationship

Vikki Slade MP raised concerns about Trump's actions damaging the UK-US special relationship.

Jun 180 min read

I called for the urgent release of the Defence Investment Plan

Vikki Slade MP called for the urgent release of the Defence Investment Plan

Jun 110 min read

Vikki Slade calls on the Government to stop arming Israel

I called on the Government to ban all arms to Israel

Vikki Slade called on the Government to ban all arms being sent to Israel

Jun 30 min read

I called for greater support for those in the services and their families

Full transcript https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026-01-26/debates/4F0A248D-4B14-40D2-9D0E-B6008AC997C0/ArmedForcesBill#contribution-E6B036ED-0954-4BA5-8651-3CC422F123E8

Jan 261 min read

I pressed Ministers on what the UK is doing to get aid into Gaza

Jan 200 min read

I raised concerns in Parliament after Trump’s calls to annex Greenland

Jan 190 min read

I spoke up in Parliament for British-Iranian families left waiting for answers

Jan 190 min read

I asked the Government if we can still rely on the US to secure peace in Ukraine

Jan 70 min read

I raised concerns about the delays in payments under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

Nov 3, 20250 min read

MP hails victory to fix ‘mouldy and crumbling’ military homes

The Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the Decent Homes Standard to cover Ministry of Defence (MoD) accommodation for the first time. Following years of campaigning by the Liberal Democrats, the Government has agreed to amend the Renters’ Rights Bill to require all service family homes to be assessed annually and reported on. Read the rest here .

Oct 14, 20251 min read

I called for UK firms to be given priority in defence procurement

Sep 8, 20250 min read

I asked about the risk to our armed personnel as a result of the Iran-Israel conflict

Jun 16, 20250 min read

I asked the Minster what more can be done to attract young people to the military

Jun 2, 20250 min read

I proposed the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea needs upgrading in the House

May 19, 20250 min read

I challenged the Immigration Bill changes that would break up armed forces families

May 12, 20250 min read

Vikki raises a question on the Armed Forces Covenant

Apr 8, 20250 min read

Vikki challenges the Minister on the Strategic Defence Review

Jan 23, 20250 min read