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City MP Welcomes former First Sea Lord to Portsmouth for discussion on Navy’s future

By 22 June 2018No Comments

The future of the Royal Navy, in discussion with Admiral Lord West
City MP Stephen Morgan welcomed former First Sea Lord Admiral Lord West to Portsmouth for an evening of discussion and debate around the future of the Royal Navy.
Lord West joined Mr Morgan at the Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club in Pembroke Road where he spoke to an audience about how he sees contemporary political themes from defence cuts to Brexit affecting the future of the Royal Navy.
The floor was then opened for discussion where attendees were invited to share their concerns and thoughts with Lord West and Mr Morgan.
Stephen Morgan MP said:
“The Royal Navy is at the heart of our great city. As the home of the naval defence, our city is intrinsically linked to its future and servicemen and civilians alike are concerned about the direction we’re headed in with Tory cuts. I wanted to host an event where people could share their views and concerns with Lord West and myself. 
“As former First Sea Lord, Lord West has unparalleled experience of making strategic, operational decisions for the Royal Navy at the very highest level and so there is no one better placed to join me in this discussion. 
“As the Admiral said, the Government is ‘staggeringly complacent’ in its opposition to the Royal Navy and our nations forces. 
“I’d like to thank him for taking the time to share his knowledge and experience and listening to the concerns of people here in Portsmouth.”
Admiral Lord West said:
“It was a pleasure to visit Portsmouth, a city I know very well. Stephen is a doughty champion of our armed forces and I was pleased to join him to address very real concerns about the hollowing out of our Royal Navy.
“There’s much uncertainty surrounding the UK’s defence capability, and it was incredibly useful to not only share my thoughts and concerns but also to hear those of the people who live and work here in Portsmouth.”
There was also a collection for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and a display of work by the Hotwalls based Company of Makers, who design and make products inspired by the British military’s influence on pop culture.
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