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Assad's weaponisation of food in Raqqa "horrifying"

Stewart McDonald MP, SNP Spokesperson for Defence, asked what the UK Government was doing to combat President Assad's wage of starvation in Syria.

Brexit puts Scottish and EU defence co-operation at risk, MP warns

Stewart McDonald MP, and SNP Spokesperson for Defence, sought assurances regarding ongoing co-operation between RM Condor and EU allies in the event of Brexit. Defence Secretary, Michal Fallon, said he'd be willing to discuss the base's future.

One review not enough to solve serious defence issues, SNP Spokesperson for Defence says

Stewart McDonald MP, and SNP Spokesperson for Defence, criticised the UK Government for the serious problems facing the UK's defence capabilities, and said one mini-review was not enough to address all these issues.

Reports: Next batch of frigate orders to ‘go to Mersey instead of the Clyde’

SNP Defence spokesperson Stewart McDonald MP has said the Tories are yet again jeopardising the future of the Clyde shipyards following reports today which suggest that the first batch of Type 31 frigates could be destined for other yards - rather than the Clyde.

BAE job losses deeply worrying and completely avoidable

SNP Defence spokesperson Stewart McDonald MP, has said that the 2,000 job losses announced by defence contractor BAE Systems across the UK are ‘deeply worrying’ and ‘completely avoidable.’

Tories must stop cutting armed forces pay and conditions, says MP

In a debate on Armed Forces Pay, Stewart McDonald MP called on the UK Government to follow the Scottish Government's lead and lift the public sector pay cap, which would also see the pay cap on Armed Forces pay lifted.

MoD accused of reneging on promises in shipbuilding strategy

During a statement on the new shipbuilding strategy, the Defence Secretary falsely claimed that there is a 'Frigate Factory' on the Clyde, and Stewart McDonald MP, SNP Spokesperson for Defence, called on the MoD to put this right.

MoD shipbuilding plans "nothing to do with ambition"

SNP Defence spokesperson Stewart McDonald MP has said that the UK government's long overdue shipbuilding strategy is 'nothing to do with ambition' and is 'all about squeezing costs to the bone' for conventional defence - which leaves real uncertainties for the long term future of workers at Scottish shipyards.

Government must not expand Syria conflict without Commons consent

Stewart McDonald MP sought assurances from Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, that UK forces are not dragged further into the Syrian conflict without a full debate and vote in the House of Commons.

Change in Syria strategy must have Parliament approval

Stewart McDonald MP highlighted suggestions from the MoD and the Foreign Office that UK forces could become involved in air strikes against the Assad regime, and said Parliament must debate and vote on the issue if that is the case.

MP seeks Ministry of Defence's opinion on US-Russia Cyber Security Unit

Stewart McDonald MP asked the Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon MP, what US-Russia Cyber Security Unit would mean for NATO, which President Trump tweeted following the G20 summit.

Cross-party support against Syria mission creep

Members across parties in the House of Commons have sponsored an Early Day Motion, tabled by Stewart McDonald MP, on Syria, and said the Government cannot be allowed to expand its mission and deepen this conflict without a vote in Parliament.

Parliament must have say over changing nature of Syria conflict

Following the Defence Secretary's vocal support for US airstrikes in Syria, Stewart McDonald MP said the Government must ensure there is a debate and a vote in the House before the UK gets involved in strikes against the Syrian regime.

MP promises to hold Government to account on actions at home and abroad

During the Queen's Speech debate on security, Stewart McDonald MP said the SNP would hold the Government on its actions at home and abroad, and called on the UK Government to do more for Scottish defence capabilities, such as publishing National Shipbuilding Strategy and shift away from Trident.

Stewart McDonald MP named SNP's Defence Spokesperson at Westminster

MP calls for further investment on the Clyde

I asked the Secretary of State for Defence where he expects the Type 31 general purpose frigate to be built.