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Grant Shapps MP

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Conservative MP for Welwyn Hatfield and Secretary of State for Transport

MoD Spending On Navy Recruitment Jumps 20 Per Cent
Defence
MoD Spending On Navy Recruitment Jumps 20 Per Cent
Government spending on Royal Navy recruitment increased by a fifth last year as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) tried to tackle personnel shortages, PoliticsHome can reveal.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps Loses Seat
Political parties
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps Loses Seat
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has lost his seat to Labour at the General Election.
Losing the plot: navigating the truth behind GPS jamming
Transport
By Sally Dawson
Losing the plot: navigating the truth behind GPS jamming
From the Baltic to the Mediterranean, GPS jamming is a growing problem for both the military and airlines – but is it a real threat to safety or just exposing a lack of resilience in commercial operations? Sally Dawson reports on an issue the industry appears surprisingly reluctant to discuss
One In Ten Military Homes Has Been Plagued With Pest Infestations
Defence
One In Ten Military Homes Has Been Plagued With Pest Infestations
Exclusive: One in ten military homes have suffered from pest infestations since 2022, as the armed forces continue to face a severe staffing crisis after an exodus in personnel.
Government Suspects 'Malign Actor' Behind Cyber Attack On Ministry Of Defence
Defence
Government Suspects "Malign Actor" Behind Cyber Attack On Ministry Of Defence
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that the government suspects a "malign actor" was responsible for a cyber attack on a database containing the details of military service personnel.
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an increase in defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, which he called the "biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation".
Tory Priorities Are Torn Between Defence Spending And Tax Cuts
Home affairs
Tory Priorities Are Torn Between Defence Spending And Tax Cuts
A number of senior Conservative MPs are concerned that Government may not increase defence spending by enough ahead of the next election as a result of pressure from a significant wing of the party to prioritise further tax cuts in an attempt to win voters.
'We are actually bloody well leading this thing': The Grant Shapps interview
Defence
By Sophie Church
'We are actually bloody well leading this thing': The Grant Shapps interview
The British army may be shrinking and its nuclear missiles misfiring, but Grant Shapps tells Sophie Church the UK is leading the way on modern warfare. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Iran Sent Missiles To Russia, Defence Secretary Indicates
Defence
Iran Sent Missiles To Russia, Defence Secretary Indicates
Grant Shapps has delivered the clearest hint yet that Iran has supplied ballistic missiles to Russia.
Rishi Sunak Says UK Strikes Against Houthis Were Self Defence
Defence
Rishi Sunak Says UK Strikes Against Houthis Were Self Defence
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged people to not "fall for the malign narrative" that the UK strikes on the Houthis in Yemen were concerning the conflict between Israel and Gaza, arguing it was instead a simple matter of self defence and upholding freedom of navigation for British vessels.
Defence Secretary Agrees To Let Serving Personnel Give Evidence On Poor Housing
Defence
Defence Secretary Agrees To Let Serving Personnel Give Evidence On Poor Housing
The Conservative chair of the defence sub-committee has welcomed Defence Secretary Grant Shapps’s decision to allow serving personnel to give evidence about living in poor quality accommodation.
Defence Secretary Criticised For Stopping Army Personnel Giving Evidence On Poor Housing
Defence
Defence Secretary Criticised For Stopping Army Personnel Giving Evidence On Poor Housing
A Conservative MP has criticised Defence Secretary Grant Shapps for preventing army personnel from giving evidence in Parliament about living in poor quality accommodation.
Grant Shapps Has Replaced Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
Defence
Grant Shapps Has Replaced Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
Grant Shapps has been confirmed as the the new defence secretary, replacing Ben Wallace.
Energy Industry Welcomes Green Energy Summit After 'Anxiety' Over Net Zero
Energy
Energy Industry Welcomes Green Energy Summit After "Anxiety" Over Net Zero
Energy industry figures have said the government's decision to host an energy sustainability conference in February is welcome after the government was warned that appearing to row back on net zero could jeopardise investment in UK energy.
Labour MP Challenges Grant Shapps To Justify 'Insane' Onshore Wind Ban
Energy
Labour MP Challenges Grant Shapps To Justify "Insane" Onshore Wind Ban
Labour MP Barry Gardiner has said the government's decision to keep the effective moratorium on building new onshore wind farms is “insane” and is keen for the chance to challenge the Energy Security and Net Zero secretary to justify the government's Net Zero plans to MPs.
Northern Leaders Frustrated After Major Government Transport Group Kicked Into Long Grass
Political parties
Northern Leaders Frustrated After Major Government Transport Group Kicked Into Long Grass
A council set up by government to tackle transport issues in the north alongside regional leaders has not met in nearly a year, sparking frustration among stakeholders keen to "get on" and "make it work".
Top Stories: Cash Boost For Energy Security, Labour Pledge Council Tax Freeze
Energy
Top Stories: Cash Boost For Energy Security, Labour Pledge Council Tax Freeze
The government is set to announce its “powering up Britain” strategy, with a particular focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Should MPs Be Worried About Using TikTok?
Technology
Should MPs Be Worried About Using TikTok?
MPs’ use of TikTok to bolster their personal brands is on the rise, and it’s not just younger parliamentarians on it – Energy Security and Net Zero secretary Grant Shapps is as enthusiastic about posting on the short video app as millennial MPs he shares the green benches with.
Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises
Economy
By John Johnston
Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises
Rishi Sunak has undertaken a mini-reshuffle - the fifth in 20 months - as he seeks to set a new path for government following the damage of Nadhim Zahawi's sacking.
Grant Shapps Says 'Clearly' Liz Truss Tax Cuts Were Wrong
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Grant Shapps Says "Clearly" Liz Truss Tax Cuts Were Wrong
Business secretary Grant Shapps has dismissed former prime minister Liz Truss's approach to the economy but insists the Conservative party should still be working towards tax cuts.
Government Proposes 'Blue Light' Minimum Services In New Anti-Strike Law
Parliament
Government Proposes "Blue Light" Minimum Services In New Anti-Strike Law
Business secretary Grant Shapps has introduced a controversial new bill in Parliament to limit the effectiveness of strike action.
Former Home Secretary Says UK Was “In Danger' Of Breaking The Law Over Migrant Processing
Home affairs
Former Home Secretary Says UK Was “In Danger" Of Breaking The Law Over Migrant Processing
Grant Shapps has said the UK was "in danger" of breaking the law over the way it processed migrants during his brief stint as Home Secretary last month.
Grant Shapps Says It Was “Too Soon” For Boris Johnson To Make A Comeback
Political parties
Grant Shapps Says It Was “Too Soon” For Boris Johnson To Make A Comeback
Home secretary Grant Shapps has said it is “sensible under the circumstances” for Boris Johnson not to run to become Prime Minister again while parliamentary investigations into him are outstanding.
Sadiq Khan Warns Of Fare Increases And More Tube Strikes As TfL Agrees Funding Deal
Transport
Sadiq Khan Warns Of Fare Increases And More Tube Strikes As TfL Agrees Funding Deal
Sadiq Khan has warned fare increases and more strikes could be on the horizon, after Transport for London reached a “far from ideal” financial agreement with the government to keep the capital’s services running.
'Catastrophe' Looms For London's Travel Network If New Funding Deal Isn't Secured
Transport
"Catastrophe" Looms For London's Travel Network If New Funding Deal Isn't Secured
The government faces fresh travel fallout as a new prime minister prepares to enter Number 10, as one analyst warns of potentially “catastrophic” consequences if Transport for London (TfL) fails to secure a new funding deal.
Rishi Sunak Ally Says He Should Not Stand Down To Let Liz Truss Win Tory Leadership Contest
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Ally Says He Should Not Stand Down To Let Liz Truss Win Tory Leadership Contest
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has dismissed suggestions that Rishi Sunak should step aside for Liz Truss in the Tory leadership contest, despite polling showing he is more than 30 points behind her.
Why Britain’s railways should be based in Newcastle Partner content
Transport
By Go-Ahead
Why Britain’s railways should be based in Newcastle
Where should the headquarters of Britain’s railways be? What city should serve as the beating heart of our national public transport network? That’s the challenge Grant Shapps laid down earlier this year.
Transport Secretary Says Infrastructure Won't Be Resilient To Extreme Heat For 'Decades'
Transport
Transport Secretary Says Infrastructure Won't Be Resilient To Extreme Heat For "Decades"
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has admitted it will take “decades” to make road and rail infrastructure able to deal with heatwaves.
Transport Secretary Is 'Very Concerned' About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary Is "Very Concerned" About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he has already changed some laws to help reduce long delays and cancelled flights ahead of the summer holidays.
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
Political parties
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
The race is on to find a replacement for Boris Johnson after he pledged to step down earlier this week — here are all the Conservative MPs who have made it to the first round of voting, and what their bid is to win support.
Rail Union Says “Silent Hand Of Government” Is Blocking Deal To End Strikes
Transport
Rail Union Says “Silent Hand Of Government” Is Blocking Deal To End Strikes
The union at the heart of the industrial dispute that has brought the rail network to a halt today, has accused ministers of malignly influencing the negotiations to end the strikes.
Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes
Transport
By Noa Hoffman
Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he would join talks with union leaders if he thought there was “even a one in a million chance” his presence would aid negotiations.
Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes
Transport
By Noa Hoffman
Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed government will bring forward legislation requiring railways to run a minimum number of services, including during periods of industrial action.
Grant Shapps Accuses Union Leaders Of Waging 'Class War' Ahead Of Nationwide Rail Strikes
Transport
By Noa Hoffman
Grant Shapps Accuses Union Leaders Of Waging "Class War" Ahead Of Nationwide Rail Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has accused rail union leaders of misleading their members and seeking to trigger “some sort of class war” ahead of major nationwide strikes this week.
Booing Of Boris Johnson At Jubilee Celebrations Being “Over Interpreted” Claims Grant Shapps
Political parties
Booing Of Boris Johnson At Jubilee Celebrations Being “Over Interpreted” Claims Grant Shapps
People are “over interpreting” the boos directed at Boris Johnson as he attended a Platinum Jubilee service, according to one of his closest Cabinet allies.
Minister Says Boris Johnson Knows Lockdown Party Was “Stupid And Indefensible”
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Minister Says Boris Johnson Knows Lockdown Party Was “Stupid And Indefensible”
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said the Prime Minister was “completely mortified” after he was forced to pay a fine for breaking Covid-19 regulations in July 2020.