Supporting our Armed Forces

The armed forces are a key part of the identity of West Oxfordshire.  RAF Brize Norton is the largest military air base in Europe and home to a third of the Royal Air Force, and those who live and work at the base contribute strongly to our community.

As the Vice Chair (RAF) for the Armed Forces APPG, and with a personal interest in the RAF, I have quickly established myself as a leading voice on defence and RAF matters in Parliament. I have also been a leading member of the campaign to protect our veterans from the spectacle of historic allegations - achieving the first stage of a protection against prosecution for our veterans.

I am working hard in Parliament to speak up on behalf of our armed forces and helping to ensure that West Oxfordshire remains a key military hub long into the future.

News

RAF Brize Norton

It was, as ever, a pleasure to visit RAF Brize Norton early in the New Year. It was an honour to meet with the Marshall Group Team, who have done such excellent work on the C130J Hercules over the last few years.

Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme

I was privileged to attend Shrivenham Defence Academy to attend a course at the Joint Services Command and Staff College recently, as part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme. I am spending time with the British Army this year, having in previous years completed the Royal Air Force and Royal N

A Survey for Veterans

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Extremely important cross-party work here.

Help for Heroes

Pleased to join Help For Heroes in Parliament recently to congratulate the charity on their 15th anniversary and support the work they continue to deliver.

Remembrance Day Service

Lest We Forget. Honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of the people of Witney & West Oxfordshire at the moving service in Witney this morning - where there was, as ever, a huge turnout and superb service - and, with the kind help of a local team of volunteers, to pay those same deep respects at so

Trip to Estonia to Visit British Troops

Since 2017 the UK has led a multinational battlegroup in Estonia, one of several established by NATO in 2016 to “enhance” its military footprint in the eastern part of the Alliance. Essentially, this is our troops leading the multi-national group protecting the Eastern flank of the Alliance. The U

Poppy Appeal RIde

On Armistice Day, we remember and thank service personnel and their families for the sacrifices they made to protect our country and freedoms.

Robert Helps Out Poppy-Selling in Witney

Robert was pleased to volunteer in Witney at the weekend in support of this year's Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Commenting, Robert said: "There is no greater sacrifice than that of those who lay down their lives in service of our country.

Robert Pays Tribute to the Ukrainian Air Force

During a Parliamentary Statement from the Foreign Secretary providing an update on Ukraine, Robert paid tribute to the heroic efforts of the Ukrainian Air Force and asked the Foreign Secretary for reassurance that the UK will continue to offer them our full support. You can watch Robert's question