Paul Foster MP

Reform and the Conservatives are calling for the UK to leave the ECHR. A short-sighted, ill-judged policy driven more by political positioning than by principle. The consequences would be serious, not least for the integrity of the Good Friday Agreement. With Good Friday approaching, I raised this directly with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, asking how such a move would undermine the core foundations of that agreement.

Happy 34th Independence Day to Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Having served in the Balkans, it was a real privilege to meet members of the Bosnian and British-Bosnian community in Parliament and to hear first-hand how the country has developed over the years. I wore my @SrebrenicaUK badge in solidarity with Bosnian Muslims. We must never forget the atrocities committed between 1992 and 1995, when a brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing led to the systematic murder of nearly 100,000 people — including the horrific events of July 1995 when more than 80,000 people were killed in just a few days. It was an honour to attend the parliamentary celebration, hosted by @aliciakearns MP, alongside guests including His Excellency Osman Topagić, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UK, Dr Waqar Azmi, Chairman of Remembering Srebrenica UK, AnesCeric, CEO of @bhuknetwork, and Zaim Pašić, Maria Shvenko, Kateryna Qader, Sarah Elizabeth Moore and Kim Sadique.

People across South Ribble have been in touch with me over the past few days regarding the situation in Iran and the wider Middle East. I know that people are worried, especially those with family or friends in the region. As someone who served nearly 15 years in the British Army, including in Iraq Kosovo and for a short period in Afghanistan I have seen first hand what conflict really means. We need calm heads, diplomacy and a clear plan for what the “day after” would look like, not further escalation. I have set out my thoughts in the statement.

Ashley has been an outstanding minister and has been so in the face of extraordinary adversity. She has achieved more as a minister than many politicians achieve in their entire careers. I’m so sorry to lose her from our team, but proud of her decision and her impact.

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I was elected on a mandate for change, and policies like the duty of candour in the soon to be enacted Hillsborough Law is a significant part of delivering that change. In my view, today we have seen the first real test of it. I cannot support any motion or amendment that could conceal anything, by anyone, at any time — including an amendment proposed by the Government. So I am glad to see that the Government has agreed that cross-party intelligence and scrutiny committee can work together to establish the facts relating to Mandelson’s and controversial appointment and improper conduct while in public office, and who knew what, and when, so that the situation can be properly assessed. That is exactly what a duty of candour is all about.

À Labour source texts: “Not our fault they don’t understand procedure and can’t organise a group of *checks notes* 8 MPs”

🚨 NEW: Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman accidentally voted with Labour to abolish the two-child benefit cap tonight after entering the wrong lobby

The Royal Marines were in Parliament last week talking about Arctic and Cold Weather Warfare (🥶🥶) capabilities and the importance of alliances to protect the High North. Given recent global developments this has never been more important. I’ll be in Norway next week, not as a Minister but as a Royal Marines Reservist…. donning a green suit once more. See below this is what our Commando Force is all about…more to come. 👇

🚨 NEW: Angeliki Stogia is Labour's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election

I have serious concerns about social media. If you’ve never heard of “The Com” , an online network of sadistic groups targeting children, you’ll understand exactly why when you do. This report from Sky News’ Adele Robinson covers the story extremely well: x.com/SkyNews/status…

I am proud to introduce an Armed Forces Bill focused on ensuring our Forces have homes fit for heroes 👇

@GustavPaulUK I was in hospital undergoing hospital tests - but I will be certainly be back in the chamber from Monday and will be fully participating in the Troubles Bill remaining stages!

@PaulFosterMP @PaulFosterMP - Paul, you appear to have abstained?

Many families of service personnel who were killed during the Troubles have been left without the chance of further investigation, prosecution, or even clear answers about what happened to their loved ones. As a veteran, I’ve met far too many people who have been personally affected by the previous Government’s unlawful Legacy Act - families who were effectively shut out of the search for truth and justice. That isn’t right, and it’s why I will always stand with them. That’s why I welcome this Government’s new Troubles Bill, because it will: - Repeal the unlawful immunity scheme and the most legally flawed parts of the old Act - Establish a reformed Legacy Commission with stronger powers to investigate and provide information about Troubles-related deaths - Give families the opportunity to bring their cases forward and finally seek the answers they’ve been denied for so long I will keep pushing to ensure families of murdered service personnel can have their cases properly considered. That’s why today I put this question directly to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, so that families who have waited decades are not forgotten, and can finally get the answers they deserve.

ON THE FRONTLINE (viewer discretion advised) Here’s a small snapshot of what it’s like to be on the frontline in Afghanistan. (*that’s me on the roof directing fire and calling in the apache gunships).2006/7

This is a really powerful piece of journalism from @Stone_SkyNews - well worth a read/watch. Hard to comprehend how the families of those wonderfully brave British troops who didn’t make it back feel today. Enough is enough hey news.sky.com/story/i-was-in…

My Air Medal, awarded for service with the US Air Force Special Operations Command in Afghanistan, is a permanent reminder of the enduring UK–US relationship, and of how NATO answered the call when the United States invoked Article 5 in its moment of need. The 457 British and 43 Danish service personnel who died are a testament to European commitment and sacrifice in defence of NATO and transatlantic security. Lest we forget.

The UK served on the frontline in Afghanistan and often way beyond it!

Because I was back in my constituency undergoing urgent medical screening and tests. If you look back I have been heavily involved in this issue from the onset, and the narrative being spouted by certain elements of the media is wholly misleading. I am more than happy to meet up face to face to discuss your concerns - please email my office on Paul.foster.mp@parliament.uk and we can arrange an appointment. Many thanks.

@PaulFosterMP you are my MP and being ex military you would have voted against this but I can see for whatever reason you failed to vote in my eyes makes you weak😡

Reserve Changes….so much misinformation—-so here is what’s really happening…🫡🫡