Labour’s big ideas:

➡️ Scrap Rwanda e.g. have no deterrent.

➡️ Amnesty for small boat arrivals because they would scrap Rwanda and have nowhere to send them.

➡️ Re-brand Small Boats Command, which was set up by this Conservative government and is led by a British army officer.

Today on #VEDay we remember the generation of heroes who fought to keep us free at home and abroad.

Let us never forget their service and sacrifice in defence of freedom.

Our Armed Forces personnel and veterans are rightly concerned about the malign data breach affecting their bank details. The #MOD has responded quickly but further assurances are now needed in key areas to ensure it does not happen again Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 Vice Admiral Phil Hally Royal British Legion

'I’m honoured and delighted to assume the role as your 4th Master General of Logistics. I’m joined by an army of professional logisticians who are proud of our heritage, and committed to building an operationally-ready, modernised Corps.' - Major General Jo Chestnutt CBE

Brilliant to see the local #Nepalese community at a packed EBB Stadium in #Aldershot for the England C v Nepal game. What a fabulous occasion for football! BBC News Nepali Nepali Times #shots The FA Aldershot Town FC Aldershot News & Mail Sport Sandhurst Town FC - Owned by The SB Group Bracknell Town FC BBC Sport FIFA #NepalPress

RE-ELECTED

Congratulations to Matthew Barber who has been re-elected as Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley.

For the full results and for Matthew's reaction, visit ⏩thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news/matthew-b…

At Business Questions today, the SNP’s lack of self-awareness reached new heights…

A real pleasure to welcome Cllr Mary Temperton, Leader Bracknell Forest, for a meeting with Local Government Minister, Simon Hoare Simon Hoare MP. Lots discussed, incl. #SEND , local planning, #Berkshire Prosperity Board, a new funding formula, funeral regulation and much more..

Good luck to the Robins for the big game tonight. You're doing us proud. Well done on another superb season! Bracknell Town FC! #TOGETHERBTFC #COYR Eddie Stobart Official Kayne SB Reading FC BBC Radio Berkshire Bracknell News Sandhurst Town FC - Owned by The SB Group

Today is #WorldMalariaDay . Everyone has the right to quality, timely, and affordable services to prevent, detect, and treat malaria, yet this is not a reality for all. We need to #AccelerateTheFight against malaria for a more equitable world. #EndMalaria 🦟

Only a few thousand miles to go...

My morning run with @HardestGeezer, congrats on Project Africa hitting £1 million.

Defence of the nation is the primary duty of Government. Given the multiple threats that the UK & our allies face in an increasingly competitive world, it is right that #defence spending is increased to 2.5% of GDP NATO RUSI Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP BBC Radio Berkshire Defence Equipment & Support

The The FA decision to scrap replays from the Emirates FA Cup is just wrong. This is the World's greatest cup competition. It ain't broke so do not fix it! Premier League EFL National League Department for Culture, Media and Sport Aldershot Town FC Reading FC Sutton United FC Woking Football Club Bracknell Town FC BBC Sport #FACup

We now have a record number of officers in Thames Valley and a record budget of more than £584m. Whoever you choose to be your Police & Crime Commissioner on Thursday 2nd May will be responsible for that budget and continuing to invest in police officer, staff & crime prevention.

Today, I commended the new Football Governance Bill and fans everywhere, notably Reading FC. It is imperative that lessons are learned for the future and brought into law to safeguard our beautiful game EFL Department for Culture, Media and Sport #readingfc Sky Sports Football Sell Before We Dai BBC Radio Berkshire Matt Rodda

Today is a landmark moment in the defence of the United Kingdom.

We’ll spend an extra £75 billion in defence over the next six years.

▪️ Protecting our security and prosperity
▪️ Backing Ukraine for the long-term
▪️ Leading the way in European security

🚨🇬🇧 BREAKING: Rishi Sunak announces the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.

In a world of increasing threats, the Conservatives will ensure this country always stands up for British interests, deters our enemies and defends our values.

Happy St George's Day to every corner of England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The Safety of Rwanda Bill has just passed in Parliament.

This is what it means 👇

Study shows a substantial fall in serious violence. This is very good news and shows our plan on crime is working

'England and Wales are safer now than they were a year ago, and much safer than two decades ago,' said lead author Prof Jonathan Shepherd. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-688509…