I was honoured to be invited by the ConservativesTreasurer's team and Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC to attend the conversation between the Secretary of State for Defence (Ministry of Defence) Penny Mordaunt MP and Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind KCMG QC.
The Secretary of State covered historic prosecutions, recruitment and retention, procurement and equality as well as Britain's place in the world.
It was also fantastic to hear Lord Ashcroft speak about bravery and his VC and GC collection- I thoroughly recommend visiting the Lord Ashcroft Gallery and will be back in the near future for a closer look.
Apologies for the late notice but great opportunity to meet the Islington Conservatives and the man himself Johnny Mercer on Wednesday evening! Hopefully you can make it if you’re based or work in london!
ICF Fundraising Drinks Evening With Johnny Mercer on Weds 22nd May at 19:30
Please join us in welcoming Johnny Mercer to Islington at our next fundraising event, where Johnny will be talking about his life in politics and the journey that took him there About Johnny Johnny's priorities and focus for his constituents: Johnny has been the Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moo...Hopefully Penny Mordaunt's announcement goes far enough- the phrase 'exceptional circumstances' is a catchall which could come back to haunt Conservative Ministers. However- all positive action on this issue we greatly welcome.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48276804
'Unfair' military prosecutions to be barred
Proposed new laws would protect the armed forces from investigation into events.Jeremy Hunt talking some sense...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-parliaments-48262331
UK should consider defence boost - Hunt
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said extra spending could go towards providing new military capabilities.Our board member, Rabindar Singh, yesterday congratulated the new Secretary of State for Defence upon her appointment.