Anyone from our city knows that Portsmouth is the heart and home of the Royal Navy and has a rich military history. From launching the allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day to being a key contemporary Naval outpost – Portsmouth’s military success is the country’s success.
Stephen has cited this, along with his grandfather who was a D-Day veteran and founder of Portsmouth Normandy Veterans Association, as inspiration for his tough stance on defence.
Stephen’s commitment to our forces has been extensive, examples include:
- Successfully lobbying for D-Day 80’s national commemoration to be hosted in Portsmouth
- Joining our forces on live exercise training all across the UK and abroad
- Lobbied to ensure that the Dry Dock facility is located in Portsmouth
- Attended meetings at the MoD to ensure the smooth running of D-Day 75 and D-Day 80
- Campaigned for improved Armed Forces pay and services for military families
- Hosted Westminster Hall debate on veteran welfare
- Regularly meets with local forces organisations such as All Call Signs
- Meeting figures at the Historic Dockyard to ensure the legacy is not lost
- Is the patron of the Royal Marines Museum
- Meets with senior figures to ensure that those at the Naval Base have a voice
On Defence, Stephen said:
“We owe so much to our brave force’s community, something that is impossible to miss here in Portsmouth.
“I have campaigned for more support to be given to our Armed Forces and their families to improve their everyday lives.
I will continue to work with grassroots organisations and hear directly from our troops about what more needs to be done.”
Stephen can often been seen spending time with the armed forces community in the constituency or speaking on their behalf in Westminster.
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