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@LukePollard Stop arguing on X you pathetic twat, grow up. You’ve ordered nothing or significance. The DIP is stalled, no confirmation on backfilling the 2x T26 Norway slots etc etc. Lots of pathetic, unnecessary photo ops of you / Healey & that self promoting prick Cairns though 👍

Your Tory munitions strategy was unfunded and underdeveloped - which is why you never published it when you were in government. Thankfully the Tory underfunding and hollowing out of the armed forces has now ended with a Labour government that is increasing defence spending.

@ZackPolanski You arent worth £15 a week Zack.

The Mail doesn't think seem to think workers, of all ages, are worth £15 an hour. That's fair pay for a fair day's work, with money workers will put back into the economy. We are the party for workers. Vote Green on 7th May.

@aimless1986 @BrandonFDW They have H-47 ER (MH47G) on the way. Doesn’t get better than that.

@BrandonFDW SAS are great of course but they really need something like the 160th and some little birds and blacked out MH-60s.

22 SAS G-Squadron training. Notice an operator running quads which from my knowledge is a first for the SAS.

@AlistairCarns Thanks for the context. To be clear then, had you been in Westminster what would your vote have been?

I’ve spent the last few days in four countries across the Middle East visiting British Forces on live operations. Our Armed Forces personnel there are working with our allies and partners on the rapidly evolving situation. That’s why I wasn’t in Westminster for yesterday’s vote on the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill. I understand why people feel strongly about this. But the crisis in the Middle East is already affecting us all and it’s ongoing. I served for 24 years. I know what it means to be asked to put your life on the line for this country, and I know what we owe the people who do. For those who served in Northern Ireland, and for their families, this is not an abstract issue. It is about truth, justice, and how we treat those who put themselves on the line for our country. My focus is clear: to make sure the process does not become the punishment, to recognise the difference in law and in fact between those who served the state under orders and those who set out to harm it, and to support veterans and their families in getting as close as possible to truth, reconciliation and justice. I will continue working with colleagues across Government, in private as much as in public, to make sure we get this right. To everyone who served in Northern Ireland, and to the wider veteran community: that commitment does not change. To those that seek to divide the veteran community, question commitment, motivations, honour or question intent, that is your right to do so. And, to those that continue to engage and seek change for justice, let’s keep doing so. We will get there.

@ZackPolanski You want to legalise all drugs Zack. An X post linking Polanski, Charters and Spencer is basically the holy grail - a hat trick of imbeciles.

A choice for Labour MPs before a big set of elections to go out campaigning on: "MPs should be able to drink alcohol before voting because they work long days." They're really revealing themselves, aren't they? Time to replace Labour. Join.greenparty.org.uk

@LukePollard Except the T26 were ordered before you were elected, weren’t they Luke? Therefore you are either hopelessly lacking knowledge on your brief, or intentionally being economical with the truth? Which is it? At least there aren’t any OPSEC breaches in this post. Which is nice.

The armchair general who cut our forces is at it again. And wrong again. Truth is we are ordering eight Type 26 frigates, Norway at least five Type 26 frigates. The Tories want to talk down our Royal Navy for their political point scoring. x.com/jcartlidgemp/s…

@RhonddaBryant It is interesting that you, a member of the government, acknowledge your ‘surprise’ that unemployment has fallen slightly Chris. Is that an admission that Labour’s policies pose an upward pressure on unemployment figures?

Two bits of good news. 1. UK has quietly regained its position as the World’s 5th largest economy. 2. UK unemployment rate in surprise fall to 4.9% in three months to February, figures show. Nobody is complacent about the effect of events in the Gulf.

@AlexBallingerMP Odd, I’ve been in since 2003 & I don’t ever remember a pay ‘cut’. Freezes / below inflation yes. Plus this govt is so far proving disastrous re. equipment programmes.

When I served in the Royal Marines, I remember pay cuts, substandard defence housing, and unreliable and underfunded equipment projects. Watch Defence Minister Luke Pollard explain what this Labour government is doing to improve recruitment and retention of our Armed Forces.

@10DowningStreet @Keir_Starmer @EmmanuelMacron Did you achieve anything tangible? Or was this more endless waffle?

In Paris today, @Keir_Starmer co-hosted an international summit with @EmmanuelMacron. Joined by more than 45 countries, the summit’s mission is clear: We must protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and see a return to peace and stability.

@Keir_Starmer Have you got over your childish tantrum after the Speaker suggested you should actually answer a question at PMQs yet Keir?

I know parents are worried about social media and its impact on their children’s safety. They rightly expect fast action. Today, I’m calling on senior leaders from X, Meta, Snap, YouTube and TikTok to step up. I will do whatever it takes to keep children safe online.

@Keir_Starmer You vile, disgusting excuse of a man. I cannot fathom how we have ended up with such a weak, snivelling, duplicitous, self-righteous, indecisive, 2 faced failure of a human being as PM.

The brutal, senseless murders of Bebe, Elsie and Alice marked one of the darkest moments in our country’s history. The report today is truly harrowing and profoundly disturbing. It sets out systematic failures that led to this terrible event. I’ve been overwhelmed by the bravery and determination of their families and while nothing will ever bring these three little girls back, I’m determined to make the fundamental changes needed to keep the public safe. I will do everything I can to honour the memory of Bebe, Elsie, and Alice.

@lukejcr Indeed Luke, what a total shower: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Your ability to act like a child & not a grown up, serious politician is most impressive though.

Another week in paradise with Reform UK: ❌ Police review over stunt energy-bill giveaway ❌ Lost a seat after a former councillor was jailed ❌ Suddenly discovered human rights while chasing overseas billionaire donations What a total shower.

@Keir_Starmer A really genuinely interesting read. Because it perfectly highlights your complete & utter delusion from reality. The difference between the version of the UK & world in your head & the reality we live in is simply staggering.

The war in Iran must now become a line in the sand, because how we emerge from this crisis will define all of us for a generation. We will build a Britain that is stronger, more secure and more resilient. That is what this moment demands. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

@ZackPolanski Zack/Dave, I should write an eloquent response rebutting your views on the US as you can’t differentiate between the current leadership & long term relationships. But I’m on leave so can’t be arsed. So instead just fuck off, & then fuck off some more you low IQ sad little prick.

The last 24 hours have shown what many have said for a long time. Britain's role as an accomplice to Trump's America must end. We must urgently decouple from a rogue US & seek security with allies closer to home. That starts with suspension of the US bombers on British soil.

@SulkyMcSulkFace ‘I won’t take lectures..’ ‘Patriotic national renewal’

Starmer’s grating buzz words for the gullible: ‘My’ Labour Government’ ‘My’ Dad was a toolmaker’ ‘Smash the gangs’ ‘Change’ ‘Far Right thugs’ ‘Deliver’ ‘Working class’ ‘National interest’ - Latest 🤢 Anymore irritating catch phrases to add to the list?

@OldCorps143 @_HenryBolton Yes (ish). There was a further buy of 14 Chinooks, basically CH47-Fs however with the UK’s Project Julius / Thales cockpit and avionics to retain commonality with rest of UK fleet. Capability wise very similar to rest of th fleet, the proper SF cab will arrive with the H47-ER

@ChrisWLC @_HenryBolton Chris, thanks for that update. I was not aware there were eight of them, and, they're operational as the Mk5. Out of curiosity, did they ever get the SF Guys their own helis? OCS. ♥️🇬🇧♥️🇺🇸🫡.

The Puma was taken out of service 2 years ago and now we have to wait another five years on top of that for a replacement. This government simply doesn’t get defence.

@_HenryBolton It doesn’t make it (much) better, but Puma was withdrawn 1 year ago, not 2. NMH replacement timelines remain pathetic however.

@OldCorps143 @_HenryBolton I assume you are talking about the 8x Mk3s? It was indeed abysmal procurement, but they have now long been flying and are currently in Mk5 guise & the best variant in RAF service.

@_HenryBolton And don't forget those six SF Chinook helicopters that are still in storage due to incompatible software. 12 years or more 🤔 . Ridiculous Government handling. And this Government is especially poor in not making any decisions. OCS. ♥️🇬🇧♥️🇺🇸🫡.

@fia You have made F1 borderline unwatchable to traditional fans. It’s like watching world class cricketers being forced to play with a tennis ball. Just as you deliver decent chassis regs, you’ve killed the sport with the engine. Pinnacle of motorsport? It’s a joke.

Following the accident involving Oliver Bearman at the Japanese Grand Prix and the contribution of high closing speeds in the accident, the FIA would like to provide the following clarifications. #FIA #F1 #JapaneseGP

@lukejcr Regardless of their political affiliations, it’s soul destroying that we have elected such vacuous, dim, fragile, childish, deeply irrelevant political morons such as Charters. What a time to be alive.

Fixed it.