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OpinionBill would make ministers publish submarine recycling plan: Labour MP Graeme Downie has presented a Bill requiring the government to publish a strategy for ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bill-would-make-ministers-publish-submarine-recycling-plan/
OpinionBritain too slow to blame Russia for attacks: Britain is too slow to attribute blame where it lies with Russia and the delay is leaving companies supplying ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-too-slow-to-blame-russia-for-attacks/
OpinionCyber hit on a defence prime would cost capacity, warns MP: A cyber attack on the scale of the one that stopped Jaguar Land Rover would, if it struck a defence ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/cyber-hit-on-a-defence-prime-would-cost-capacity-warns-mp/
OpinionBritain pays a Putin tax of billions a year, report says: Russian hostile activity is costing Britain between £2bn and £2.5bn a year and nobody in government is ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-pays-a-putin-tax-of-billions-a-year-report-says/
Labour MP Graeme Downie says cyber attacks, sabotage and other hostilities linked to Vladimir Putin’s Russia are costing the UK taxpayer at least £2 billion a ... Show more
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OpinionMP warns Britain’s deterrence against Russia is its people: Graeme Downie MP says the UK is already in an unconventional war with Russia and argues that "our ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mp-warns-britains-deterrence-against-russia-is-its-people/
OpinionNew warship orders could be coming to Rosyth: The Royal Navy's new warships could be built at Rosyth, ministers hinted, with local MP Graeme Downie arguing the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-warship-orders-could-be-coming-to-rosyth/
OpinionAt what point does Britain say enough is enough over Russia?: Russia has poisoned British citizens, burned property, hacked hospitals and menaced an aircraft ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/at-what-point-does-britain-say-enough-is-enough-over-russia/
OpinionUK quiet on what Russian action would cross threshold: Asked by Graeme Downie MP to define sub-threshold and to say which hostile activities would sit above it ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-quiet-on-what-russian-action-would-cross-threshold/
Scottish Labour MPs say Rosebank and Jackdaw should go ahead: Graeme Downie, Richard Baker, Kenny Stevenson, Torcuil Crichton and Lillian Jones have all said ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-labour-mps-say-rosebank-and-jackdaw-should-go-ahead-8780386
OpinionBritish fighters scrambled six times against Russia in 2025: Quick Reaction Alert aircraft launched on six days last year and three so far in 2026 ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-fighters-scrambled-six-times-against-russia-in-2025/
OpinionBritain now in conflict with Russia, warns MP: Labour MP Graeme Downie says Westminster should stop calling Russian hostile activity "sub threshold" ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-now-in-conflict-with-russia-warns-mp/
Quick Reaction Alert aircraft launched on six days last year and three so far in 2026, according to figures released to Graeme Downie ... Show more
OpinionDunfermline MP urges Common Combat Vessel work for Rosyth: Graeme Downie, the MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, has welcomed the commitment to a new Common Combat ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/dunfermline-mp-urges-common-combat-vessel-work-for-rosyth/
Healey exit must wake government to the threats, says Downie: The United Kingdom is a frontline nation already in conflict with Russia at sea ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/healey-exit-must-wake-government-to-the-threats-says-downie/
Scotland on front line in fight against Russia - Labour MP: Graeme Downie's comments came as British armed forces boarded a sanctions-busting Russian oil tanker ...
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Scottish Labour MP defends spy scandal think tank donation and attacks SNP: A SCOTTISH Labour MP defended taking £10,000 in donations from a think tank that ran ...
thenational.scot/news/26192803.graeme-downie-mp-defends-spy-scandal-labour-together-donation/
Parliament to host Ukraine defence innovation roundtable: Graeme Downie MP has warned the UK must move away from "slow, traditional cycles" ahead of a ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/parliament-to-host-ukraine-defence-innovation-roundtable/
MP calls for increased number of new frigates: The MP for Dunfermline and Dollar has called for more Type 31 frigates, greater use of east coast assets ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mp-calls-for-increased-number-of-new-frigates/
Britain needs more Scottish built frigates MP warns: The MP for Dunfermline and Dollar has warned that Britain should consider itself already in conflict with ...
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Downie urges Arctic push to cut China mineral reliance: Labour MP Graeme Downie has called for a coordinated Western strategy in the Arctic to reduce dependence ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-urges-arctic-push-to-cut-china-mineral-reliance/
Downie highlights JEF role in protecting Arctic: Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-highlights-jef-role-in-protecting-arctic/
Labour MP warns UK exposed to subsea cable threat: Scottish Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that Britain remains dangerously exposed to disruption of its ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/labour-mp-warns-uk-exposed-to-subsea-cable-threat/
Anas Sarwar urges UK Government to ban social media for under 16s: Graeme Downie has spoken out about his opposition to stopping kids using the platforms on the ...
scotsman.com/politics/anas-sarwar-urges-uk-government-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s-5501115
Downie warns warns Arctic now a frontline for UK: Graeme Downie, Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, told MPs that geography placed the UK at the centre of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-warns-warns-arctic-now-a-frontline-for-uk/
'The crowd that descended on Dunfermline city centre at the weekend must not be a one-off', says Labour MP Graeme Downie.heraldscotland.com
Labour MP warns Russia considers itself at war with UK: Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that the UK risks becoming increasingly vulnerable to Russian ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/labour-mp-warns-russia-considers-itself-at-war-with-uk/
UK warns of Russian threat to offshore energy assets: Responding to a series of written questions from Labour MP Graeme Downie, defence minister Al Carns said ...
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MP warns failure to act now could trigger a UK-Russia war: Melting ice has opened up new shipping lanes and energy reserves — developments Russia and China are ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25763425.mp-warns-failure-act-now-trigger-uk-russia-war/
Scots MP warns of Putin retaliation against UK over help in oil tanker seizure: Labour MP Graeme Downie says it was right to aid America in taking out the ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-mp-warns-putin-retaliation-36531195
Downie presses on Rosyth docking timeline for Dreadnought: The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that early design work is underway to deliver a Contingent ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-presses-on-rosyth-docking-timeline-for-dreadnought/
MP hails Babcock workforce at Rosyth: At the keel laying of the Royal Navy’s third Type 31 frigate, HMS Formidable, Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie ...
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UK assesses Russian fleet upgrades and Arctic threat: Questions from Labour MP Graeme Downie focused on Russia’s Northern Fleet modernisation and Arctic posture.
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Paid articlePaywall China could use microchips to disable our smart meters, MP warns: Graeme Downie said reliance on Chinese-made cellular IoT modules makes technologies such as EV ...
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Downie links Scotland’s future to skills and security: "The quiet networks of trust are the strongest parts of our infrastructure," he said ...
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Rosyth shipyard skills hailed after US submarine deal: Rosyth, Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie argued, is no longer only a national asset but a trusted ...
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Joint Expeditionary Force ‘key tool’ to deter Russia: Asked by Graeme Downie MP, ministers said the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force remains key to deterring ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/joint-expeditionary-force-key-tool-to-deter-russia/
Downie accuses SNP of fuelling ‘misinformation’ over Rosyth: Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie used Commons questions this morning to deliver remarks on ...
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Downie welcomes agreement securing jobs at Rosyth: Graeme Downie MP said the programme highlights how “high skilled jobs in Scotland” are being protected and ...
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Paternity leave in Scotland 'amongst the worst in Europe' as dramatic overhaul urged
scotsman.com/news/politics/paternity-leave-in-scotland-amongst-the-worst-in-europe-as-dramatic-overhaul-urged-5408789
Downie criticises SNP absence from major defence show: Graeme Downie MP has criticised the Scottish Government for failing to showcase Scotland’s defence sector ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-criticises-snp-absence-from-major-defence-show/
Downie urges acceleration of new Destroyer in face of Russian aggression: Graeme Downie MP pressed the Government to accelerate the UK’s future air defence ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-urges-acceleration-of-new-destroyer-in-face-of-russian-aggression/
Downie push secures £340m upgrades for Rosyth dockyard: MP for the yard Graeme Downie, who has made securing new investment for Rosyth one of his top priorities ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-push-secures-340m-upgrades-for-rosyth-dockyard/
Rosyth MP slams SNP for ‘childish’ defence politics: The Scottish Government’s decision to lift its long-standing ban on public funding for munitions production ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rosyth-mp-slams-snp-for-childish-defence-politics/
Hostile states are weaponising disinformation in Scotland: Findings from UK Defence Journal’s Fiona investigation show hostile states are deliberately shaping ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hostile-states-are-weaponising-disinformation-in-scotland/
MP calls for more frigates as Scotland now frontline nation: The UK must act urgently to expand frigate production and bolster air defences to match growing ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mp-calls-for-more-frigates-as-scotland-now-frontline-nation/
Downie: SNP defence stance risks jobs and deterrence: Graeme Downie MP has sharply criticised the Scottish Government’s approach to defence ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-snp-defence-stance-risks-jobs-and-deterrence/
Downie slams Scot Gov for ‘ludicrous’ defence stance: "This issue arose after the disappointing news that the Scottish Government was unwilling to support ...
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SNP policy ‘kills’ £11m naval welding project on the Clyde: SNP "hostility" to defence jobs slammed by Labour MP Graeme Downie: "Skilled ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/snp-policy-kills-11m-naval-welding-project-on-the-clyde/
Defence review proves Scotland’s key role, says MP: Scottish Labour MP Graeme Downie has hailed the Strategic Defence Review as a clear affirmation of Scotland’s ...
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Downie seeks backing for Rosyth-Swedish corvette deal: Graeme Downie MP urged the Government to boost support for the Babcock-Saab corvette deal ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/downie-seeks-backing-for-rosyth-swedish-corvette-deal/
UK reaffirms commitment to Arctic security amid review: Responding to a series of written questions from Graeme Downie MP, Defence Minister Luke Pollard ...
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