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Furness College news and update on Walney Channel boats
27 April 2026
Furness College confirmed as a new Defence Technical Excellence College
22 April 2026
Furness College to become one of new Defence Technical Excellence Colleges
14 April 2026
Calm leadership in Westminster and muddy shoes at home
13 April 2026
On the international situation in the Middle East
09 March 2026
We need a clear, strategic plan for the conflict in the Middle East
06 March 2026
UK in Australia to meet Aussie AUKUS counterparts
02 March 2026
Welcoming the Defence Committee to Barrow for AUKUS inquiry
05 February 2026
Armed Forces Bill promises to improve housing, services and give better protections for our forces and their families
27 January 2026
Labour’s new Defence Housing Strategy is the most comprehensive plan ever set out for the renewal of military family housing
05 November 2025
His Majesty the King’s visit to Barrow and Furness
23 September 2025
Labour Government expands submarine programme in response to defence review
02 June 2025
£1.5bn government investment boost for Barrow and Furness based firm QinetiQ.
23 May 2025
AUKUS: A Strategic and Economic Win for the Whole of the UK
19 May 2025
Visit to Rolls-Royce – long term partner in the delivery of our national submarine programme
15 May 2025
At PMQs today I highlighted the importance of the defence industry here in Barrow and Furness
26 February 2025
Increasing defence spending to 2.5% will grow our manufacturing base, boost our economy and increase our National security
26 February 2025
Ministers ask local companies to shape the national defence industrial strategy
18 February 2025
Highlighting the importance of apprenticeships to the defence sector
05 February 2025
Defence Committee inquiry into the Armed Forces Covenant
04 February 2025
Independent champion for the Armed Forces one step closer
13 December 2024