Had a great afternoon at the Duke of Beaufort's Point-to-Point meet in Didmarton, Gloucestershire.

During a debate on our nation's Carrier Strike Capability, I highlighted the excellent work and dedication of engineers, managers, scientists and other skilled people from our area who have put so much work into building a world class capability.

It is an honour to have been re-adopted as the Conservatives’ Parliamentary candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke, which I have had the privilege of representing since it was first created as a parliamentary constituency in 2010. 

Met with Alistair Burt, a Foreign Office Minister, and with Gary Kent (Clerk to the APPG of Kurdistan Region of Iraq) yesterday to discuss issues around the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and how we can build on good relations especially in regard to military training, security, trade and politic

During Home Office questions today, I asked Minister Victoria Atkins about increased flexibility for elected Police and Crime Commissioners. This would assist local forces to better address local issues.

It was an honour to be one of over 150 Members of Parliament signing a letter in support of erecting a Holocaust memorial in Westminster.

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Had an interesting session listening to evidence which will help #shapeglobalBritain and create initiative Conservative Party policy in our next manifesto.

We discussed the UK's future relationship with China which could offer an exciting opportunity in a growing market.

Today I asked Gavin Williamson MP, the Secretary of State for Defence, about defence industrial collaboration with EU nations, which often occurs on a bilateral basis.

During a recent Welsh Affairs Select Committee meeting, I discussed the national requirement for a secure supply of energy.

This is essential as the UK can make its own decisions without relying on other nations to power growth.

Many thanks to the Royal British Legion for highlighting the welfare and support given by the Legion to serving personnel, veterans and their families through out the year.