John Healey
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John Healey
@JohnHealey_MP
Husband and Dad. Proud Yorkshireman. Labour MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough and Secretary of State for Defence.
- Kicked off our AUKMIN meetings yesterday with what has become a tradition morning run for @RichardMarlesMP and me. Proud to give Richard my local @RotherhamRugby team shirt and to wear his local @GeelongCats top - a representation of our nations deep friendship.
- The world has changed. More dangerous, more uncertain. That’s why we’re stepping up cooperation with our closest partners and there are no two countries closer in mindset and values than Australia and the UK.The UK and Australia share a special bond stemming from our shared beliefs that resonate across generations of shared history. 🇬🇧🤝🇦🇺 In London today the Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP and the Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP met with their counterparts for the annual AUKMIN
- Defence investment should unashamedly back British jobs and British industry. Today I told @GMB_union Congress we will go further than any government has to deliver that
- As demands on defence rise, we’re asking more of our personnel. Our third inflation-busting pay award recognises their dedication. Through our record investment, Labour is delivering better pay, better housing and better conditions for our Armed Forces 🇬🇧People are the heart of defence. We thank our Armed Forces for their sacrifices. This Government has awarded a 3.6% pay rise, bringing total pay increases to 14.1% since July 2024 - recognising their dedication as defence demands grow. Read more: ow.ly/IkQb50Z9k9e
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Sweden is leading a major new deal to get Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. With over 30% of each aircraft built in the UK, it's expected to support over 5,000 jobs, more than 50 companies across Britain, and deliver a £500m boost to the economy. Backing Ukraine. Backing Britain.
- It was an honour to meet our surviving veterans at the British Normandy Memorial on D-Day. Their courage changed the course of history and helped secure the peace for generations. We recognise our responsibility today to safeguard their legacy and the freedoms they fought for.
- Lieutenant Commander Gayson, Lieutenant Fisher and Petty Officer Green embodied the best of our Armed Forces. Their loss is truly devastating. Tonight, we are all thinking of their families, loved ones and those who served alongside them at this deeply tragic time.It is with great sadness that we can confirm the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson and Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher of 846 Naval Air Squadron, and Petty Officer Owen Green of 845 Naval Air Squadron, who died in Devon during routine training activity on 3 June.
- I am devastated by the loss of three service personnel overnight. They served with excellence and will be much missed. All our thoughts are with their families, friends and those they served with at this incredibly sad time. I thank the emergency services for their response.It is with deep sadness that we can confirm three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise on Wednesday 3 June near Sourton, Devon.
- Lance Corporal James Freeman served our country with dedication, professionalism and pride. He was a greatly valued member of his regiment who will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with his family, loved ones and colleagues at this devastating time.It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of Lance Corporal James Freeman, who died on 31 May following a tragic accident during routine military training activity whilst deployed on Operation SHADER, Iraq.
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Tonight Labour MPs voted for the Armed Forces Bill. It’s a boost for our forces, puts the Armed Forces Covenant fully into law and creates the new Defence Housing Service to end the scandal of terrible military family homes we inherited from the Tories. 🇬🇧
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Armed Forces Bill moving through Parliament…it’s important…watch below⬇️⬇️⬇️🫡🫡
00:00 - Putin’s indiscriminate attacks on Ukraine overnight are shocking. My thoughts are with all those killed and injured. In his desperation, Putin is continuing his brutal onslaught as Ukraine inflicts a heavy price on Russia on the battlefield. The UK will stand firm with Ukraine.
