The Australia–UK Defence Industry Dialogue shows the ambition of our two nations' defence partnership. From advancing cutting-edge technologies like directed-energy weapons to integrating our submarine industrial bases to deliver AUKUS, we are working together as never before.

Tonight I voted to lift thousands of children out of poverty by scrapping the two child limit and ending the cruel rape clause. Thousands of children in Plymouth will benefit from this Labour measure. The Conservatives voted against lifting these kids out of poverty.

Up in Manchester today helping Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Long old poke from Plymouth but good to be part of the team effort to promote hope over division. 🌹 Vote Labour on Thursday.

Today I represented the United Kingdom at the E5 meeting in Poland of Europe’s five largest defence powers. We announced a new joint low cost effector we will develop jointly to take out drones and air threats. We also reinforced our collective support for Ukraine.

Today I represented the United Kingdom at the E5 meeting in Poland of Europe’s five largest defence powers. We announced a new joint low cost effector we will develop jointly to take out drones and air threats. We also reinforced our collective support for Ukraine.

Great result at Home Park tonight where @ArgyleWFC beat Exeter City 2-0 in the wet and cold. Good work. Argyle came out fighting in the second half with a lot of energy and created chances. Good to see thousands of people at Home Park to back the women’s team. More like this.

At Home Park tonight to watch Exeter City take on Argyle Women. Come on you greens! Caught up with Paul Berne, the new Argyle Chief Executive, and Men’s First Team Coach and Argyle legend Kevin Nancekivell with Cllr Kate Taylor, the new lead for leisure and sport in the city.

Reform don’t do defence. No one appointed in their so-called Shadow Cabinet for Defence. Must be waiting for another failed Tory to defect to fill that slot. Nathan Gill can’t do it after he was sent down for taking Russian bribes. You can’t trust Reform with defence.

As Devonport’s MP it was good to welcome Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker to Plymouth today to hear about the Team Plymouth initiative, the National Centre for Marine Autonomy and the Defence Growth Deal. Three initiatives to help Devonport by the Labour Government

Out for dinner with my lovely husband Sydney at Rockfish in Plymouth for Valentine’s Day. Love you Sydney.

Both the Greens and Reform are soft on Putin and soft on NATO. The greens want to pull out of NATO and Reform’s Leader says Putin is the leader he admires the most. Labour takes a different approach: a NATO-first strategy, increasing defence spending and renewing our forces.

I’m doing the Valentine’s Day morning media round on the PM’s big announcements at the Munich Security Conference. Tune in👇

Second time seeing 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Incredible theatre I just had to see again. And second time round you appreciate so much more about the storyline. Loved it. theatreroyal.com/whats-on/222...

Before heading to the filming of BBC Question Time I stopped off to help local MP @CHazelgroveMP on the doors supporting John Baverstock, the Labour candidate in the Patchway Town Council by-election 🌹

Off to Bristol today to see apprentices at work at Babcock as part of National Apprenticeship Week, then on to visit the team at DE&S that buy defence kit for our forces and then to sit on the BBC Question Time panel tonight. Busy day in Bristol ahead.

I’m here in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting UK SMEs and wider industry partners attending the World Defence Show 2026. Defence is an engine for growth, and the UK is proud to stand with Saudi Arabia in difficult times and to build on our partnership and friendship.

Huge news for Plymouth:The Labour government is investing £606,137 into Derriford Hospital for clean power upgrades!🏥⚡️ After years of rising costs, we’re cutting waste to put money back where it belongs: frontline NHS care. ✅Lower bills ✅Stronger NHS ✅Clean energy Labour is delivering for Plymouth.

Poland and the United Kingdom are good friends and close allies. This morning at the MOD I met with the Polish Defence Committee to speak with Polish MPs about the UK-PL relationship and how we are addressing the threats both our nations face. 🇬🇧🇵🇱

One of the most important parts of my job is standing up for you when you're going through a difficult time. Here is a look at our casework impact from last month. Need support? We're ready to help: 📩 [email protected] ☎️ 01752 717255 🗓 Face-to-face appointments on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Thank you to the new members who came to a session I hosted this morning on getting involved with Plymouth Labour ahead of the local elections in May. If you’d like to help challenge hate and division and promote a more prosperous, hopeful city do send me a message. @plymouthlabour.bsky.social

Knocking on doors in Cattedown this morning with @PlymouthLabour supporting Cllr Mary Aspinall. Plymouth Labour campaigns all year round not just at elections like other parties.

SMEs told us defence procurement was too slow, too complex and too hard to navigate. We listened. That’s why we have established the Defence Office for Small Business Growth to help SMEs win more defence contracts. We're cutting red tape and backing British businesses 🇬🇧

Victims *must* be at the heart of the Service Justice System and we are strengthening protections and improving accountability to do just that in our Armed Forces Bill. This is a no-fail mission for me. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Just been through Dawlish on my train to London. The railway is reopen. Thank you to the teams from Network Rail, GWR and CrossCountry for their work to prepare for and recover from Storm Ingrid. Reinforces the need for a new long term plan for the railway in the far south west

Standing room only for my public meeting with Cllr Matt Smith, Cllr Angela Penrose & Cllr John Stephens at the Golden Hind today about the Manadon roundabout. Clear takeaways and actions for me as we work as a team to get clarity on proposals and clear mitigations for residents

I’m holding a public meeting for residents in Hartley Vale at 2pm today at the Golden Hind pub to hear about plans for the £156m upgrade of the Manadon roundabout. Come along if you live locally to hear from the city council and have your say.

This morning I visited the International Armoured Vehicles Conference being held in Farnborough. Defence is an engine for growth and it was good to hear about new investments and opportunities to equip our forces with the latest tech as we move towards war fighting readiness 🇬🇧

How would you spend £20million to improve Devonport, Mount Wise and Morice Town? Pop into my drop in at Devonport Markethall from 2pm-4pm today and have your say.

I was pleased to announce a new £279million investment in the Duke of Gloucestershire barracks to improve our cyber defences, provide new accommodation for our people and support the Army's cyber defences. The Labour Government is renewing our armed forces www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This morning on the Hoe I met with Charlotte from Run Like A Girl, a Plymouth women’s running club who campaign on women’s safety. Labour councillors Jemima Laing and Alison Raynsford and me were there to listen to concerns as part of our efforts to reduce violence against women and girls.

📢 How should we spend £20m in Morice Town, Mount Wise & Devonport? I’m hosting a community drop-in meeting on Saturday 17th Jan (2-4pm) to hear your priorities for our community. From CCTV to green spaces, I want to hear from you. Email me to register at [email protected]

Happy new year Devonport. A message from Steve Reed MP about 2026

What a beautiful, meaningful film. Bravo to the cast and team of “A Friend of Dorothy.” Just watched it on Disney+ Simple and timely storytelling. It’s 22 minutes long. Make time for it in your life this coming week. You won’t regret it.

After a major £52 million contract between the UK and Germany, the RCH 155 will be mounted onto a BOXER armoured vehicle where it can hit targets 70km away, and fire eight rounds a minute. The Labour Government is renewing our armed forces. 🇬🇧🇩🇪 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

In 2025 the Labour government helped deliver £20billion in military exports. Deals with our allies have secured thousands of jobs across the UK, keep Britain strong and help prove that defence is an engine for growth 🇬🇧 www.thetimes.com/article/50e2...

Spending Boxing Day with my husband on Dartmoor.

Merry Christmas from Sydney and me. Wishing you a lovely festive season and a Happy New Year. 🎄

Labour is getting Britain back on track 🇬🇧🌹

My thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the member of our armed forces killed in Ukraine. My heart goes out to them.

On small business Saturday I’m Encouraging people to shop local. After canvassing today Cllr Charlotte Holloway and i popped into see Mra Browns - a great local cake and coffee shop in Greenbank. Good to hear from Georgie how their new shop in Torpoint is taking off!

Good to be in Appledore with Navantia UK yesterday for the formal start of the build of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new supply ship RFA Resurgent. New investment, new jobs and new opportunities for local people proving defence is an engine for growth 🇬🇧 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Welcome home HMS Richmond. Back in Devonport after eight months of deployment as part of the Carrier Strike Group. Operation Highmast has been a huge success and I’m very proud of the men and women serving on all our ships for their role in keeping the UK safe and building our alliances. 🇬🇧

When you wake up and it’s blue skies and sun and Plymouth Live capture how you feel about the impending weather warning.

This whole grubby saga with Nathan Gill shows how Russia-friendly Reform are, and that they should be nowhere near our national security. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Out knocking on doors in Stonehouse this morning with Fred Thomas MP and Plymouth Labour with local councillor Alison Raynsford. Plymouth Labour campaigns all year round not just at elections like other parties in Plymouth.

This morning I joined Jane Hutt MS, military colleagues and cadets from Newport at the RBL remembrance service at Cardiff Castle. Wales plays such an important role in the defence of the nation. We remember all those lost in war and those forever changed by conflict. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

After decades of neglect, service families will finally get the homes they deserve. 🏠 Over 40,000 military homes modernised 💷 £600k saved daily for taxpayers 📈 £9 billion investment over 10 years The biggest change to Armed Forces housing in over 50 years starts now 👇

I travelled to Belfast today to attend the Royal Irish Regiment’s remembrance service at Belfast Cathedral representing the UK Government. After the service it was good to speak with the Deputy First Minister about defence being an engine for growth in Northern Ireland too.

This afternoon I hosted a roundtable discussion at Devonport Markethall alongside Cllr Bill Stevens and Cllr Mark Coker about how we can engage local residents on spending the £20million pride in place funding I secured for Mount Wise, Morice Town and Devonport.