The Boss

👇Welcome
but so late in the day:

Sadly our support from D1 has been defined by a pattern of:

👉 protracted debate
👉 delay
👉 delivery with caveats

NLAWs, HIMARS, Howitzers, tanks, F16's & missiles.

Let's rekindle our Cold War statecraft to look Putin in the eye & not blink

If TRUMP were serious about standing up to PUTIN…

He’d call for a no-fly zone over Ukraine - backed by a Coalition of the Willing - ready to take down Russian drones and missiles in Ukrainian airspace.

This would change the trajectory of the war.

👇Trump is finally realising the folly of his strategy in treating the aggressor 🇷🇺 and the victim 🇺🇦 equally.

RUSSIA must be challenged. Not appeased.

UKRAINE must be supported. Not abandoned.

Confused about Diego Garcia?

👇Here's a more strategic picture of what's at stake.

There's a growing populist segment of Britain - increasingly ambivalent towards int'l law- some actively encouraging we should ignore it.

Is this really where Britain should be going?

We were…

UK/ EU:

I'm going to have the courage to say this BREXIT upgrade is good for Britain:

👉 A new security deal
👉 Access to EU arms plan
👉 Youth study exchange
👉 UK to access e-gates
👉 Food/agri /fish border delays removed
👉 Utility co's can sell energy to continent

Yes -…

UK/ EU SUMMIT

👉 Not surprised to so see some of the dated slogans on Brexit wheeled out again. 🙄

👉BREXIT was a 5 yr contract. However you voted - can't think anyone would NOT want to upgrade it.

👉In 2020 security co-op was deliberately excluded. TODAY 🇷🇺 makes it a must.

Honored to speak at the WORLD PROCUREMENT CONGRESS this week.

Though surprised by how little awareness there is among multinationals about supply chains beyond Tier 1.

Disrupting SMEs is now a key tactic our adversaries use — this is grey zone warfare.

👇My thoughts.

ISREAL'S 10 week blockade:

If Netanyahu refuses to open the Gaza border - the RAF should lead efforts to airdrop food and medical supplies immediately.

We cannot watch this catastrophe unfold and do nothing.

👇Congratulations-
A fine appointment .

And long overdue for a marine to hold this post.

UK SECURITY:

Global events are moving fast and in the wrong direction.

My call for an ALL OF SOCIETY approach to prepare Britain for what's coming over the hill.

@GBNEWS

👇Putin continues to play the West.

When will we wake up?

GAZA:

👇The world cannot watch this unfold and do nothing.

We have an obligation to act.

As Defence Chair I long called for greater oversight of our SF.

Only after much push back was the Committee eventually allowed to visit Hereford (as per the US system).

We were very much welcomed - allowing critical issues to be raised confidently a fed back into the MOD.

INDIA / PAKISTAN:

Here's a simple summary:

👉Why this ceasefire is so fragile.

👉And the potential for serious escalation is very real.

Xi and Putin:

No one should dismiss the symbolism of this meeting.

👉 🇷🇺 and 🇨🇳 are increasingly dependent on each other.

👉 Together they are actively pursuing a rival global order.

Marking VE Day in Bournemouth:

Honoured to join Dorset’s Lord Lieutenant and fellow dignitaries as Bournemouth joined communities across Britain in lighting beacons- paying tribute to the war generation whose sacrifices secured those freedoms we continue to enjoy today.

👇Why REFORM should think again about banning 🇺🇦 flags from flying over town halls.

My article in the @Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/ukraine-flag-ban-reform-uk-nigel-farage-b2745815.html

👇As today's parallels with 1937 continue- this decision exposes:

👉 a poor appreciation of the war

👉 the scale of threat posed to all of Europe by Russia

👉 And the depth of UK support for 🇺🇦

Putin will be DELIGHTED to see a UK party promoting the withdrawal of 🇺🇦 flags.

Three Cheers for the RAF!

Delighted to be back in Washington - speaking at the @AtlanticCouncil on the forgotten art of SOFT POWER.

A very different atmosphere in DC compared to my last visit 100 days ago!

👇Please read my argument for UK electoral reform.

In the @thetimes today:

https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/first-past-the-post-electoral-system-has-surely-had-its-day-28t9nm0z3

👇 Congratulations! 🇨🇦

The next G7 meeting (in June) will be a hoot.

Canada hosting - Carney chairing!

POWER CUTS 🇪🇸 🇵🇹

As we await to understand the cause -
last week I published this article asking how prepared is the UK for 72hrs without power?

https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/7-items-need-disaster-stockpile

My article in @politicshome

Yet another devastating 🇷🇺 missile attack, killing over 50.

I pose the question:

If the West can mobilise jets to strike down Iranian missiles / drones heading for Israel- why can’t a similar coalition protect Ukraine’s cities and infrastructure in the same way?

Let’s rekindle…

Delighted to address the Georgia International Security Conference in Tbilisi.

The closer you move across Europe to Russia - the greater the awareness of Putin’s imperial intentions to Russify E Europe.
@EPRC_Georgia

Let’s keep Bournemouth’s Air Festival!

This amazing flagship family event (that’s taken years to establish) not only boosts our local economy (£40m) but it now helps define our town!

Let’s make sure it’s back next year! @BmthAirFest

As our world slides towards greater instability - with increased multiple conflicts,
it’s baffling to read our defence posture may be reduced.

Our adversaries will continue to take full advantage of our inability to defend UK’s interests and that will impact on our economy.

Agree👇

In conflict the utility of superior military might must always be wisely deployed under int’l law:
👉without stooping to the extremes your enemy may pursue.
👉 with careful calculation of the consequential collateral damage.
👉 And with tactics that pursue a wider…

Always mesmerising to see the @RoyalMarines Corps of Drums perform their signature piece at the wonderful @BmthAirFest !

Per Mare, Per Terram.

‘Time to reintroduce a form of National Service?’

Delighted to make the case - given growing global instability.

Please listen to this lively and constructive debate hosted by @annemcelvoy on @BBCRadio4

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002243y

Yes - let’s rebuild trust in politics:

Whoever won in July was going to face tough decisions as wider conflict impacts on our economy and way of life.

And yes - mistakes were made and resulted in us losing the election.

But seismic events in Ukraine, COVID and Brexit caused…

Cutting our F35 fleet would put the UK in danger👇

Increased global threats are already placing challenging demands on UK defence.

Let’s remain committed to the original programme and be better prepared for testing times ahead.

Gathering storm clouds means we must come to…

Ukraine’s incursion into Russia could have huge repercussions in Moscow and be a game-changer in Ukraine.

The enormity of this opportunity to repair European security should not be missed.

My article👇
https://www.gbnews.com/opinion/ukraine-war-russia-conflict

This mix by @Morning_Joe (former Republican Congressman) underlines key differences in style, tone and energy that’s now defining the US campaign:

Putting the nation’s interests above the Party’s.
Seeking to unify - not divide.
Choosing pragmatism and engagement over populism…

The war in Ukraine is at a tuning point.

Let’s give Zelensky the weapon systems (without restrictions) that he needs.

My analysis on why the West must stand up to Russia.

Let’s not blink👇

Our perpetual celestial companion never fails to mesmerise when its proximity to us reaches its zenith.

Our periodic and captivating reminder of the wider world we are part of. Placing our own lives in humble context.

Party politics aside -
Obama uses his Convention speech to address the recent demise in both democratic standards and conduct of politics - calling for greater aspiration to act as a global exemplar in increasingly troubled times.
His comments about offering solutions not…

Ukraine’s audacious incursion into Russia could be a game changer in this conflict - IF the West steps up its support.

My thoughts on @TalkTV 👇

Let’s fix this 👇

So Ukraine can leverage its current advantage on the battlefield.

Why it’s so important to return to ceasefire talks and prevent further escalation that could lead to a wider Middle East conflict.

My thoughts on @SkyNews 👇

I lost my brother to terrorism.

To ramp up hatred on line by claiming the Southport attack was terrorist related (culminating in riots, a mosque damaged and 27 police injured) is not just reprehensible but needs addressing.
Otherwise it will happen again.

Disgusted how a… https://x.com/i/web/status/1818569199091855688

Seven years ago today:
The horrific Westminster terrorist attack.

Thoughts and prayers for brave PC Keith Palmer and so many other innocent lives lost on that tragic day.

Please delete this post👇

Rejoin (Thatcher’s) Single Market?

Even 2/3 of Express readers believe this is how to improve Brexit and boost our economy.

No wonder Farage, Frost and Johnson originally supported outcome!

Time for political courage.
Let’s put the nation’s interests first.

@Daily_Express

Let’s finally say it…
6 years on - no one voted for THIS Brexit.

Johnson, Frost, Hannan & Farage all argued to STAY in Thatcher’s Single Market - knowing it made economic sense.

Must we leave it to another political generation to fix Brexit?

My interview in the i👇

As Johnson has walked, some may say that today's vote no longer matters.

It does.

The nation is, itself, judging the collective conscience of Parliament.

I urge colleagues not to abstain but to vote in support of this report.

We must restore confidence & trust in democracy.

Appalling - pls delete 👇
We should be better than this.

I’ve called it out on my own side for stooping low and do so again now.

As democracy erodes globally we are still seen as a democratic exemplar.

Not if this is becomes the norm and it puts people off entering politics.

BREXIT/DOVER QUEUES:

Agreed 👇

Blatantly claiming these queues are unrelated to BREXIT means we are either:
👉 in denial
👉or situationally naive

Neither inspires national confidence.

Let’s show greater political courage and address the shortfalls in our current Brexit model.

Of course it’s connected to BREXIT👇

Our current BREXIT model resulted in an end to travel freedoms.

But as they weren’t replaced with new ones - processing takes longer - hence the delays.

To compound matters -in Nov finger print scans begin.

Hence we need a BREXIT upgrade!