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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.
Dan Jarvis MP
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Dan Jarvis MP
@DanJarvisMBE
Labour MP for Barnsley North | Defence Secretary | First South Yorkshire Mayor | Parachute Regiment Veteran | Author of Long Way Home
- Pleased to speak with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans @CaVautrin today. We discussed our close partnership on defence and deterrence, including the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine and the Middle East. Looking forward to meeting at NATO later this week.
- 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.00:00
- Yesterday, the UK conducted a successful operation to interdict a Russian shadow fleet vessel — another blow to Putin’s war machine. My sincere thanks to all those involved including our Armed Forces personnel who showed extraordinary skill, professionalism, and courage."A highly complicated operation executed with remarkable precision.” Secretary of State for Defence @DanJarvisMBE's update on the seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker SMYRTOS.👇00:00
- Important call with @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte today. We discussed preparations for the Defence Ministers meeting and Ukraine Defence Contact Group on Thursday, and the situation in the Middle East. I look forward to working together to strengthen the alliance and European security.
- Good to speak to my Ukrainian counterpart @FedorovMykhailo today. I updated him on the shadow fleet operation, and we discussed the UK’s steadfast support to Ukraine’s defence as we prepare for the UDCG meeting that I will chair alongside Germany next week. Slava Ukraini.
- Overnight, @RoyalMarines and @NCA_UK 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.In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept a shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel. This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not
- 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.
- My thoughts are with the victim of the horrifying attack in Belfast. Our emergency services responded bravely to the shocking violence that followed it. Those responsible will face the full force of the law.00:00
- 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.
- Dan Jarvis MP repostedMI5 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.
- 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.
