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ALEX BAKER MP’S SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT DURING THE NORTHERN IRELAND TROUBLES BILL CARRY OVER MOTION
For months I have been meeting with veterans, pressing Government Ministers, and written directly to the Secretary of State. My message has been clear: we need stronger protections for our veterans in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
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A £20 million boost for Cherrywood
Working together, Alex Baker MP and Rushmoor Borough Council have secured £20 million to invest in the Cherrywood community through Labour’s ‘Pride in Place’ programme.
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100 Days to Go: Armed Forces Day is coming home to Aldershot
Hundreds of schoolchildren joined service personnel to start the 100 day countdown to the national Armed Forces Day
celebrations in Aldershot yesterday20/03/2026Read More
Thank you to everyone who made time to take part in Thursday’s local elections. I would like to congratulate every councillor from every party who was elected. I look forward to working with all of you to serve our community.
I’m proud that Labour made gains in this election and that Rushmoor council has more Labour councillors today than it did before polling day. It’s a clear sign that people want us to continue the work we’re doing, from rebuilding Farnborough Leisure Centre to bringing the National Armed Forces Day celebrations home to Aldershot, so we can get our community back on track.
This would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of a brilliant team, led by Councillor Gareth Williams. I also want to pay tribute to the fantastic campaigns run by Catherine Njenga, Julia Warner, Delian Bratosin, Becky Miles, Jahangir Firoz, Fouzia Khan, Cllr Gaynor Austin, and Keith Dibble, who all worked incredibly hard for their communities. And I want to say a special thank you to Clive Grattan for his many years of service to Cherrywood residents.
I know there are also many people who did not vote Labour, or who did not vote at all. As we reflect on these results and listen to what residents have told us, I repeat the pledge I made on the night I was first elected as your Member of Parliament: no matter how you voted, I will continue to dedicate myself to serving you, our neighbours, and every corner of our community.
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Great to be out in Wellington Ward with Armed Forces Minister Al Carns MP, speaking to residents about what we’re delivering for residents in Aldershot.
✅ 1,800 military homes being refurbished, thanks to the biggest investment in military accommodation for half a century
✅ Biggest pay rise for our Armed Forces in over 20 years
✅ National Armed Forces Day returning to the Home of the British Army this June
Made possible because of a Labour council working with a Labour MP and Government!
Vote Labour 🌹
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Working with the FAST Museum, I’ve helped protect an important piece of Farnborough’s heritage.
The world’s oldest human centrifuge, still in its original state, was built in our town for the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. When it was put up for sale as a potential residential site, we stepped in to secure its future.
This isn’t just a building, it’s part of our town’s long role in defence innovation and keeping our country safe.
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🛝 Attention #Yateley parents - which of these two playgrounds do you think your child would most enjoy?
I’m supporting the great work being led by Yateley Town Council to refurbish the Churchill Crescent play area. As a mum with young girls, I know why having great places to play really matters.
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My family and I had a wonderful time at the #Yateley May Fayre - one of my favourite events of the year. It was great to catch up with The Yateley Society, St. Peters Church Yateley, Yateley Industries, Yateley United Football Club and so many other organisations making a difference and bringing our community together.
I’d like to specially thank the team at the Yateley & District Lions Club, who work so hard and put so much into making this event possible every year. They are always looking for new volunteers, so do check out their Facebook page for details on how to get involved.
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Keep Rushmoor moving forwards with new investment going into our neighbourhoods, new facilities getting built, and a plan for our towns.
Or let chaos and division stop this progress.
Vote Labour on the 7th May 🌹Nobody wants to go backwards. 🗳️
Rushmoor is finally moving in the right direction, and it's because of the choices we made together.
We won't pretend everything is perfect. But the progress is real, and it's fragile.
Don't let it slip. Vote Labour on Thursday.
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The Renter's Rights Bill comes in to force today, making housing fairer for over 20,000 renters across Rushmoor.
But laws are only effective when they're enforced locally. That's why, working with our Labour councillors, we are:
✅ Ending no-fault evictions for good.
✅ Holding landlords accountable for housing quality.
✅ Taking direct enforcement action where standards aren’t met.
Made possible by a Labour council, working with a Labour MP and Government, to deliver real fairer housing standards for renters.
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A real privilege to celebrate Buddha Jayanti today at the Empire in Aldershot, with the Buddhist Centre Community UK (BCCUK).
The BCCUK is a living, breathing community at the heart of Aldershot and home to the largest Buddhist community in the UK. It was also great to hear their plans to further invest in and elevate the centre. Organisations like this really shape our wonderful towns.
It was to come together and reflect on what Dharma means, removing negativity between us, a value at the centre of today’s celebrations.
At a time when the world can feel divided, we need more Dharma in the world. In Aldershot, we stand for a community where everyone belongs and feels proud to call this place home.
Dhanyabad and a very happy Buddha Jayanti to all celebrating.
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In the debate regarding the carry-over of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, I was clear that veterans in my community needed further reassurances and that I was reserving judgement.
Working with Bayo Alaba MP, I was pleased to facilitate discussion on the Bill between members of the Parachute Regimental Association and Government officials in 10 Downing Street yesterday.
It is vital that our veterans have clear, strong protections from malicious lawfare, and that their voices are heard as this legislation is shaped.
This was a constructive meeting, and both sides committed to continue talks as amendments are brought forward.
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