#DonaldTrump decision to lift sanctions and buy #Russian diesel is kick in the teeth for #Ukraine, and will allow #Putin to fuel his deadly war machine; while countries like #India, which were slapped with tariffs, will be bemused with the hypocrisy and haphazard policymaking.

Honour to lead BGIPU delegation of MPs to #Kazakhstan, world’s largest landlocked country, with considerable deposits of critical minerals and other resources, and largest economy in Central #Asia.

We strengthened ties, with the aim to cooperate much further in future

#Space is integral to the #UK's #defence, #growth and #NationalSecurity.

Great to join the New Statesman and UKspace in conversation about how we can ensure the UK is a competitive power in space, and how we can best defend our interests in the modern age.

After we officially opened the Arbour Vale School Satellite Centre in #Slough, lovely to tour it and see for myself the new facilities.

A welcome addition to the much-needed work already undertaken at the school, supporting children and young people with #SEND across our town.

Great to be back out again in Holborn and St Pancras to campaign for Sagal Abdi-Wali ahead of this week's by-election.

In #Parliament she will be a strong voice and bring hope for her #local community, so if you live there in London, please #VoteLabour🌹on Thursday 8th October.

‘Your First Home’ scheme will give help to buy for young people in #Slough and beyond, and back #construction firms to #build the urgently needed #housing.

This #Labour #government announcement will bring #hope again to those desperately seeking to get onto the #property ladder.

Up bright and early for another regular #Sunday morning MP advice surgery in #Slough, so that my team and I can #help constituents with the issues they’re facing.

#Qatar is one of our closest allies, so it was an honour hosting in #Parliament their Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud Al Thani and #Qatari Ambassador, alongside our #Defence Committee members, to discuss strengthening ties, #security and #peace talks in the #MiddleEast.

Pleasure to speak to @tandhesi.bsky.social today about the need to keep up the momentum on NHS dental reform. Over 13 million people currently unable to access NHS dentistry in England cannot afford any further delay. @thebda.bsky.social

Great to be at #LabourConference again in Liverpool, exchanging ideas with activists and delegates, as the #PrimeMinister set out a positive vision over the coming decade for our country to bring back hope again.

#Finland is a trusted friend of the #UK, so hosting in #Parliament their Ambassador Teemu Turunen and his team is important.

Good exchange about how we can work together to bolster protections against #threats in #Europe and the High North to solidify our #security.

Senior leadership of Comfort Care Services hosted me at their headquarters in #Slough to brief in detail about their vital domiciliary care and other services.

It also served as a reminder of the gratitude we owe #carers for the invaluable #care they provide in our #community.

Out in support of our fantastic local #Labour candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, Sagal Abdi-Wali … knocking on doors alongside some brilliant activists, as we listened to residents’ concerns and reminded them to #VoteLabour on 8th October.

I was put on the spot at #Sunday morning service of #Slough Baptist Church, where Lead Pastor Reverend Keith Wilson did a Q&A with me on stage, so the congregation could find out more about how I’ve been serving them.

Lovely to get to know them all afterwards over a cuppa!

Great to exchange views with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, after hearing him deliver his annual lecture at the magnificent setting of Ditchley Park.

A stark reminder of #NATO’s importance for our #security and why we need to swiftly increase #defence #investment in a much more volatile world.

Wonderful to join the #Defence Hindu Network for a special celebration in #Parliament of Raksha Bandhan — to reflect on the enduring bonds that unite us, while recognising the courage, contribution and sacrifice made by #Hindu members of our #ArmedForces for our national defence.

From questioning the new #PrimeMinister to opening new restaurants in #Slough, I have been busy standing up for you.

Find out what I’ve been doing to help constituents and be your voice over the summer in my latest newsletter:

#Denmark🇩🇰 is a close ally, so as part of our #Defence Committee High North inquiry, good to learn from Danish Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee and other prominent people in Copenhagen about how their defence spend has shot up and how we must collaborate to keep #Europe safe.