Epic win! 🙌🏻 We march on to the semi-finals. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁

Such an incredible privilege to pull on the @englandfootball.bsky.social shirt. Give it everything. COME. ON. ENGLAND. WE. KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🦁🦁🦁

A month in, it’s a huge privilege to be back in defence, leading a team to give our Armed Forces what they need to protect us, while investing in British tech and jobs. Plenty done, plenty more to do. Some highlights from my first four weeks as Defence Secretary👇

The UK defence industry does a lot to help keep us safe and equip our armed forces, but I want us to do more. Buying British is good for national security and good for our communities. It helps create social value and gives people good skilled jobs. 🇬🇧 www.thetimes.com/article/d058...

Defence partners always… football opponents occasionally! Great to see my Norwegian counterpart @toreosa.bsky.social to discuss our defence and security partnership which is stronger than ever. Whatever happens on the pitch on Saturday, the friendship between our countries will endure.

Proud to be onboard HMS Prince of Wales and back amongst those serving on operations. Deployed in the High North, our Carrier Strike Group is working with NATO partners to defend Europe and deter adversaries. I am very grateful for their dedicated service.

A tough fight tonight, on Mexico’s home turf — but we can do it. 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Come on England!! 🦁🦁🦁

Our investment in Defence will support good jobs across our nation while making us safer. Great to open Cambridge Aerospace’s new facility today, and meet some of the people doing critical work for our Armed Forces and our national security.

Great to see Mark Rutte today following our recent meeting at NATO. We discussed how Europe is stepping up on security, allies' continued support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Look forward to seeing Mark and our 31 allies in Ankara next week.

Great to join #ArmedForcesDay celebrations in Aldershot today. Thank you Rushmoor Council and the community for all their work, and to everyone involved in more than 230 events across the country. To all who serve and those who support them — thank you.

#ArmedForcesDay celebrates the huge contribution our dedicated service personnel make to our nation. I am so grateful to them and all those who support them.   Looking forward to today’s event in Aldershot and meeting serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and the local community.

It’s 10 years since the murder of my good friend, Jo Cox. A force of nature who always saw the best in people, she said that we have more in common than that which divides us. We honour Jo’s memory by remembering that.

Overnight, Royal Marines and @nca-uk.bsky.social officers boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker, the first operation of its kind led by the UK. I'm incredibly proud of everyone involved who showed great skill, professionalism, and courage. This is another blow to Putin’s war machine.

Operations like this require skill, professionalism and courage. I pay tribute to our Armed Forces personnel and all those involved. Russia relies on its shadow fleet to fund their conflict in Ukraine and our interdiction delivers another blow to Putin's illegal war.

The defence of our nation is the first duty of government. Our Armed Forces carry out that duty every day with professionalism, courage, and extraordinary skill. It is a huge honour and a privilege to serve alongside them again.

It’s been an immense honour to serve as Security Minister and work alongside the outstanding public servants in government, the security services, policing, and the NCA. They do vital work to keep our country safe — mostly in the shadows, always in our service. Thank you.

Foreign states are increasingly hiding behind proxies to carry out hostile attacks against our country. That's why we’ve today introduced the National Security (State Threats) Bill: arming law enforcement with stronger powers to better protect the public.

MI5 and Five Eyes have exposed the tactics China use to secure sensitive information. I urge all govt and military personnel to read the NPSA advice and be vigilant. We will never tolerate activity which threatens our national security. www.mi5.gov.uk/five-eyes-jo...

Today, we’re launching a new Support Hub for victims and survivors of terrorism. By providing a single point of contact, specialist caseworkers, and personalised support plans, we will join-up previously fragmented services and help people access the support they need. www.gov.uk/government/n...

A pleasure to meet HE Saeed Al Hajeri to discuss our joint efforts to tackle illicit finance. The UK greatly values our partnership with the UAE and we look forward to working closely together to counter shared threats. 🇬🇧🇦🇪

This morning I will deliver a national security update to the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk

We are taking action to strengthen Britain’s national security and defend against threats from hostile states. New Bills set out in the King’s Speech will help us to take down criminal proxies, crackdown on cyber criminals, and tackle extreme violent content online.

The terrorist attack in Golders Green was abhorrent. An extra £25 million will be invested to increase police patrols and security to help keep Jewish communities safe. We will now fast track legislation so we can further combat the activities of malign state-sponsored groups.

Huge congratulations to all those who paced mile after mile in the TCS London Marathon! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🙌 What a moment too for Sabastian Sawe, smashing the world record and finishing the race in 1:59:30 – an epically extraordinary and historic achievement!!!! 🥇👏

From the electric atmosphere at the start line to the final stretch down The Mall, the London Marathon is 26.2 miles of agony and ecstasy.🥵🥇 There’s nothing quite like it. Good luck to all those heroes pacing out mile after mile and raising millions for good causes!!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🙌

HMNB Clyde at Faslane is vital for our national security. I met Royal Navy and civilian personnel working around the clock to keep us safe and thanked them for their outstanding service 🇬🇧

Happy St George’s Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Let’s celebrate England’s traditions, people, and history. Speaking of history, not many people know that the dragon was actually defeated outside Barnsley Town Hall – and luckily, we have photographic proof!!

Today at #CYBERUK I met businesses taking the lead in the UK’s fast-growing cyber sector. I called on innovators to partner with government to help build the next generation of cyber defences as we confront the threats and opportunities of frontier AI.

At #CYBERUK I issued a call to action for UK businesses to sign up to our new Cyber Resilience Pledge. It will set the standard for cyber security and help to keep the UK safe. Sign up today👇 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Born 100 years ago today, Queen Elizabeth II gave a lifetime of service and commitment to our country.

We are stepping up support for vulnerable communities at a time of heightened concern. An extra £5 million of funding for Project Servator will expand police presence at key sites to disrupt threats and help to keep people safe where they live, work, and worship.

It was a privilege to return to @aberuni.bsky.social. The threats we face today are constantly evolving. That is why this institution’s world‑class research is so vital — it equips the next generation with the skills needed to protect our national security.

I met with members of the Jewish community at @jw3london.bsky.social to offer my support after Monday's abhorrent attack in Golders Green. Antisemitism has no place in society and we are taking action to defeat this evil.

We’ve taken action to protect our democracy from foreign interference, by banning political donations in cryptocurrency and capping donations from overseas. We won’t allow hostile actors to undermine the UK.

The Seam is open! 👏 A huge asset for our town – a high-quality urban park, and space for tech, digital, and creative businesses to grow. The Yorkshire Roses stand at its heart, symbolising Barnsley's proud past and bright future as the UK’s first Tech Town.

15 years ago tonight, I was elected by the people of Barnsley to serve them in Parliament. It remains the privilege of my life to represent Barnsley North. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

On today's anniversary, we remember all the Ukrainians who have lost their lives fighting for freedom. Our landmark sanctions will cut off vital Russian oil revenues and put more pressure on its faltering economy. Putin must end his illegal war. Slava Ukraini. www.gov.uk/government/n...

This vile Islamist terrorist plot was stopped thanks to vital work by Greater Manchester Police. Today’s sentencing serves as a warning to all those who seek to do us harm — you will be caught and put behind bars. www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater...

Our democracy faces growing threats at home and abroad. This landmark Bill will help defend it — strengthening protections for candidates, delivering tougher sentences for perpetrators who abuse them, and keeping foreign money and influence out of our politics. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Labour Governments aren’t about self-service, they’re about public service — and this PM embodies public service. Thats why he’s got a 5-year mandate and my full support. Let’s get on with the job.

We're making the UK the hardest possible target for foreign interference. Last week, I led briefings with MI5 and key sectors to help them identify the threat. This week, we're launching a new tool to help universities report cases to security experts. www.gov.uk/guidance/pro...

We're all familiar with Great British weather, but it's worth paying attention to @metoffice.gov.uk warnings during Storm Goretti. My thanks to all those working across the country to keep their communities safe.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy Christmas, and a peaceful and prosperous 2026. 🎄🎅🏻

We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe this Christmas. So when you’re out and about, look out for one another, trust your instincts and if something doesn’t feel right, report it at gov.uk/ACT

Foreign interference undermines our democracy, sovereignty and security. Today we're launching an independent review into foreign financial interference to make sure we have the right tools to disrupt and deter threats and protect our national security. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Terribly sad to hear of the death of Lance Corporal George Hooley of The Parachute Regiment who has died following a tragic accident in Ukraine. My thoughts are with his family, friends and unit. We will remember his outstanding service to our country. RIP.

Corruption threatens our national security, undermines legitimate business and steals money from working people’s pockets. By deploying specialist law enforcement capabilities, we will disrupt the serious organised criminals, terrorists and kleptocrats. www.gov.uk/government/p...

“Quiet service is often the most powerful kind”. RIP Paul www.thetimes.com/article/7267...

Victims and survivors of terrorism deserve our unwavering support and recognition. Our new National Day on 21 August will ensure we can stand together as a nation to recognise all that they have endured.

Important w/end representing the UK at the G7 Interior & Security Ministers’ meeting in Ottawa. We agreed: -Greater collaboration on border security -A crackdown on people smuggling gangs using online platforms -Action to tackle transnational repression Much done, much to do.