Britain to Deploy RAF Typhoon Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed RAF Typhoons will fly defensive missions over Saudi Arabia, alongside new transport and advisory support, amid Houthi attacks.
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Wes Streeting
Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
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Articles mentioning Wes Streeting
Streeting Confirms Some British Army Training Exercises Cut Amid Defence Budget Pressures
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has acknowledged that some future British Army training exercises have been cut amid Ministry of Defence spending pressures, while saying training continues in 2026.
British Troops to Join Major Exercise Preparing for Possible Ukraine Deployment
British troops will join multinational exercises in Poland in November to prepare for a possible future mission supporting Ukraine after a ceasefire. No UK deployment into Ukraine has been authorised.
Government Proposes Attorney General Approval for Troubles Prosecutions as Veterans Question Safeguards
Ministers have proposed Attorney General consent for serious Troubles-related prosecutions alongside new safeguards against repeated investigations, amid debate over protections for veterans and victims’ rights.
Defence Secretary backs Zelenskyy after Trump calls for Ukrainian president to be replaced
Wes Streeting reaffirms Britain’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urges unity between allies after Donald Trump calls for Ukraine to choose a new leader.
Streeting reaffirms UK military support for Saudi Arabia after deadly airport attack
Wes Streeting reaffirmed UK defensive assistance after the Riyadh airport attack. Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and more than 300 injuries.
Government orders three new submarine docks to be built in Britain under UK-only competition
The Government has announced that three new floating docks for Britain's nuclear submarine fleet will be built in the UK through a competition restricted to British industry.
Government and defence industry agree 50,000 youth opportunities a year
The Government and defence industry have agreed plans to provide 40,000 opportunities a year for young people by 2030, rising to 50,000 annually by 2035.
UK defence spending with British industry reaches record £34.1bn
Ministry of Defence figures show spending with UK industry and commerce reached a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, up 3.2% in real terms.
Chagos deal being reviewed as annual Mauritius payments put on hold
The Government is reviewing the Chagos agreement after US opposition, with Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirming that planned payments to Mauritius will not be made at this stage.
RAF launches Britain’s first dedicated space-defence squadron
The RAF has formed No. III Space Effects Squadron, the UK’s first military unit dedicated to countering hostile activity against British interests in space.
Burnham approves UK military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved a time-limited RAF operation providing defensive air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi aircraft responding to Houthi attacks.
UK pledges £100m Ukraine winter air-defence package including Patriot missiles
The UK has pledged £100 million towards a winter air-defence package for Ukraine, including support for Patriot missiles, as Britain steps up military deliveries ahead of winter.
UK unveils £7.8bn space strategy as Government prepares to defend satellites from hostile threats
The Government has launched a new UK Space Strategy backed by £7.8 billion to 2030, including major investment in satellite communications, space intelligence and protection against hostile threats.
British forces deploy to strategic Arctic island as NATO strengthens High North defences
Royal Marines and RAF personnel have deployed to Norway's remote Jan Mayen island alongside Norwegian and US forces in a NATO operation designed to strengthen allied capability in the strategically important High North.
Argentina launches Falklands oil sanctions as Milei escalates sovereignty dispute
Argentina has begun sanction proceedings against 45 people and companies linked to Falklands oil exploration after President Javier Milei vowed tougher action over the Sea Lion project.
British Army halts non-essential training as funding pressures force immediate cutbacks
The British Army has scaled back a range of non-essential collective training as funding pressures bite, with readiness-related and deployment training being prioritised.
UK vows to ‘resolutely uphold’ Falklands as Milei launches new sovereignty push and oil sanctions
Britain has vowed to uphold the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination after Javier Milei renewed Argentina's sovereignty claim and announced measures targeting offshore oil development.
Healey set to shelve his own 3% by 2030 defence spending target as Treasury pressures bite
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing to shelve the 2030 deadline he once championed for defence spending to reach 3% of GDP as he confronts a £4.7bn funding gap in the existing Defence Investment Plan.
Britain gets access to Ukraine battlefield AI data in new defence partnership
Britain has become the first international partner to gain access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs under a new defence and artificial intelligence partnership signed in Kyiv.
Wes Streeting Says Scotland Is Powering Britain’s Defence During Rosyth Visit
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has visited the Rosyth shipyard and forces housing in Edinburgh, highlighting Scotland’s role in Royal Navy shipbuilding, skilled employment and national security.
Streeting Forgoes Three Months' Salary as Rayner Refuses to Repay Severance
New Defence Secretary Wes Streeting will forgo his salary for three months to offset his resignation pay-off, in contrast to Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, who has refused to return her own severance payment.
Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood Apologise After Early Prisoner Release Joke Sparks Backlash
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood have apologised after remarks about the Government's early prisoner release policy were caught on a live microphone, prompting criticism from political opponents and victims' groups.
Voting record: last 30 days
A missing vote is not shown as an abstention or absence. Parliament records only divisions in which the Member has a recorded vote.
19 October 2026 · Division 95
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21
Voted NoAyes 167 · Noes 327
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 94
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47
Voted NoAyes 166 · Noes 328
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 93
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4
Voted NoAyes 175 · Noes 319
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 92
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52
Voted NoAyes 108 · Noes 327
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 91
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 23
Voted NoAyes 169 · Noes 327
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 90
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Programme Motion
Voted AyeAyes 286 · Noes 163
Official division record13 October 2026 · Division 80
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over extension motion
Voted AyeAyes 304 · Noes 179
Official division recordEarly Day Motions: last 30 days
These are EDMs supported by the Member. Parliament notes that withdrawn motions may not appear in this list.
No supported EDMs were returned for the last 30 days.
Registered interests
Published from Parliament’s current register. Wording is reproduced from the official record without editorial interpretation.
1. Employment and earnings
Role, work or services: Library copyright fees
Payer: Public Lending Right, British Library, Boston Spa, Wetherby LS23 7BQ
(Registered 17 February 2025)
Payment: £249.98 Library copyright fees
Received on: 12 February 2026. Hours: no hours entered.
(Registered 23 February 2026)
Role, work or services: Radio Presenter
From: 7 July 2026. Until: 8 July 2026.
Payer: LBC Radio Ltd, 30 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LA
(Registered 14 July 2026)
Payment expected: £1,000
Completed or provided on: 7 July 2026. Hours: 4 hrs.
(Registered 14 July 2026)
2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)
Name of donor: Trevor Chinn
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000 to support campaigning in Ilford North. To be paid in 4 quarterly instalments with first instalment received 30 January 2025
Date received: 30 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
Date accepted: 3 February 2025
Donor status: individual
(Registered 5 February 2025)
Name of donor: OPD Group Ltd (a company controlled by Peter Hearn)
Address of donor: Grenville House, 4 Grenville Avenue, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 7DH
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £53,000 towards staffing costs in my constituency office, to be paid in four instalments between 13 January 2025 and December 2025
Date received: 13 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
Date accepted: 3 February 2025
Donor status: company, registration 03201382
(Registered 5 February 2025)
Name of donor: Francesca Perrin
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £50,000
Date received: 4 September 2025
Date accepted: 17 September 2025
Donor status: individual
(Registered 2 October 2025)
Name of donor: OPD Group Ltd (a company controlled by Peter Hearn)
Address of donor: Grenville House, 4 Grenville Avenue, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 7DH
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £41,000 towards staffing costs in my constituency office, to be paid in 3 instalments between 22 January 2026 and July 2026
Date received: 22 January 2026 to 7 July 2026
Date accepted: 6 February 2026
Donor status: company, registration 03201382
(Registered 6 February 2026; updated 7 October 2026)
Name of donor: Iain Simpson
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000
Date received: 16 April 2026
Date accepted: 27 April 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 30 April 2026)
Name of donor: Fran Perrin
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £50,000
Date received: 8 May 2026
Date accepted: 20 May 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 2 June 2026)
Name of donor: Mike Craven
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 16 May 2026
Date accepted: 22 May 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 2 June 2026)
Name of donor: Fiona MacTaggart
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 21 May 2026
Date accepted: 21 May 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 2 June 2026)
Name of donor: Kevin McKeever
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 14 May 2026
Date accepted: 26 May 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 2 June 2026)
Name of donor: Neil Goulden
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 20 May 2026
Date accepted: 22 May 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 June 2026)
Name of donor: Trevor Chinn
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £12,000
Date received: 19 June 2026
Date accepted: 8 July 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: Neil Goulden
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 23 June 2026
Date accepted: 8 July 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: Daniel Luhde-Thompson
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £20,000
Date received: 19 June 2026
Date accepted: 19 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: Trevor Chinn
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,250
Date received: 4 March 2026
Date accepted: 26 March 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: Ghassan Karian
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000
Date received: 15 June 2026
Date accepted: 15 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: Michael Craven
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 10 July 2026
Date accepted: 13 July 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: SABK LTD
Address of donor: 1&2 Mercia Business Village Torwood Close, Westwood Business Park, Coventry, West Midlands CV4 8HX
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 4 July 2026
Date accepted: 7 July 2026
Donor status: company, registration 09463123
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: Steve Wardlaw
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000
Date received: 21 June 2026
Date accepted: 8 July 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: Gareth Quarry and Jill Whitehouse
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000
Date received: 29 June 2026
Date accepted: 8 July 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 13 July 2026)
Name of donor: SABK LTD
Address of donor: 1&2 Mercia Business Village Torwood Close, Westwood Business Park, Coventry, West Midlands CV4 8HX
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 20 July 2026
Date accepted: 27 July 2026
Donor status: company, registration 09463123
(Registered 11 August 2026)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Name of donor: SRE Hotels (Cliveden) Ltd
Address of donor: 8th Floor, South Block, 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8EW
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Attendance for me and my partner at Cliveden Book Festival where I spoke at an event including accommodation and meals, value £2,498
Date received: 10 October 2025 to 12 October 2025
Date accepted: 10 October 2025
Donor status: company, registration 07844715
(Registered 5 November 2025)
Name of donor: The Twinning Project
Address of donor: 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket to fundraising dinner on 20 April 2026, value £1,250
Date received: 20 April 2026
Date accepted: 20 April 2026
Donor status: other (Charity)
(Registered 15 May 2026)
Name of donor: Lloyds Banking Group plc
Address of donor: The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets and hospitality at the opening night of Chelsea Flower Show for me and my partner, value £1,839
Date received: 18 May 2026
Date accepted: 18 May 2026
Donor status: company, registration SC095000
(Registered 2 June 2026)
Name of donor: British Broadcasting Corporation
Address of donor: Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: two tickets with hospitality for me and my partner for the Last Night of the Proms., value £472
Date received: 12 September 2026
Date accepted: 12 September 2026
Donor status: company, registration RC000057
(Registered 22 September 2026)
Last 30 days
20 October 2026 · Article
Britain to Deploy RAF Typhoon Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
19 October 2026 · Article
Streeting Confirms Some British Army Training Exercises Cut Amid Defence Budget Pressures
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 23
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Programme Motion
Voted Aye
17 October 2026 · Article
British Troops to Join Major Exercise Preparing for Possible Ukraine Deployment
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
13 October 2026 · Article
Government Proposes Attorney General Approval for Troubles Prosecutions as Veterans Question Safeguards
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
13 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over extension motion
Voted Aye
11 October 2026 · Article
Defence Secretary backs Zelenskyy after Trump calls for Ukrainian president to be replaced
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
11 October 2026 · Article
Streeting reaffirms UK military support for Saudi Arabia after deadly airport attack
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
28 September 2026 · Article
Government orders three new submarine docks to be built in Britain under UK-only competition
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
24 September 2026 · Article
Government and defence industry agree 50,000 youth opportunities a year
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
24 September 2026 · Article
UK defence spending with British industry reaches record £34.1bn
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
23 September 2026 · Article
Chagos deal being reviewed as annual Mauritius payments put on hold
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
23 September 2026 · Article
RAF launches Britain’s first dedicated space-defence squadron
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
22 September 2026 · Article
Burnham approves UK military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right