Defence | Calvin Bailey MP

Visit to 241 Wanstead & Woodford RAF Cadet Squadron

I had the pleasure of visiting 241 Wanstead & Woodford Squadron Royal Air Force Cadets and was blown away by their dedication and spirit. The Banner, Drill, and Band Teams all put on a brilliant display - full of energy, teamwork, and pride.

Calvin Bailey MBE MP

Sep 25

My speech given at the Victory Services Club on the Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Speech: The 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

My speech given at the Victory Services Club on the Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Secretary of State, friends and colleagues, thank you for being here tonight. As someone who wore the RAF uniform for 24 years, it’s a privilege to speak on Battle of Britain Night and to do so amongst people who live and breathe our nation’s security.

Calvin Bailey MBE MP

Sep 15

Recently in Parliament, I held a meeting with representatives and workers from Prospect Union, one of the largest unions representing civil servants and workers in the defence and energy sectors.

Meeting with the Union Prospect

Recently in Parliament, I held a meeting with representatives and workers from Prospect Union, one of the largest unions representing civil servants and workers in the defence and energy sectors.

Calvin Bailey MBE MP

Jul 25

Today, I was proud to join the Redbridge Mayor and our neighbouring MP Wes Streeting, at Redbridge Town Hall for the Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony.

Redbridge Armed Forces Day

Today, I was proud to join the Redbridge Mayor and our neighbouring MP Wes Streeting, at Redbridge Town Hall for the Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony. It was a special moment to come together with local representatives from the Royal British Legion and the 241 Wanstead & Woodford Squadron Royal Air Force Cadets to honour the dedication and sacrifice of our Armed Forces. This week in Parliament, I also recognised local Air Cadets - 12F Walthamstow & Leyton Squadron.

National Issues

Calvin Bailey MBE MP

Jun 27

Great to meet with veterans and their families for lunch at Leyton Orient Football Club this week. I enjoyed speaking about our shared experience of service and love of the Os!!

Veterans Lunch with Age UK and Leyton Orient

Great to meet with veterans and their families for lunch at Leyton Orient Football Club this week. I enjoyed speaking about our shared experience of service and love of the Os!!

National Issues

Calvin Bailey MBE MP

Jun 1

Last week, I joined the House of Commons Defence Select Committee on a visit to the U.S. Our agenda included discussions with NATO Joint Force Command Norfolk, Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Defence Select Committee Visit to the U.S.

Last week, I joined the House of Commons Defence Select Committee on a visit to the U.S. Our agenda included discussions with NATO Joint Force Command Norfolk, Australian Strategic Policy Institute, RAND, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the United States Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of State. We spoke with members of Congress, industry, and academia - all focused on the future of defence and transatlantic cooperation.

Calvin Bailey MBE MP

May 27

I recently had the privilege of hosting a Defence-Space Industry Roundtable in Parliament, bringing together leaders from across government and industry to address the future of the UK’s space sector with Maria Eagle MP, Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry!

Space Industry Roundtable with Maria Eagle

I recently had the privilege of hosting a Defence-Space Industry Roundtable in Parliament, bringing together leaders from across government and industry to address the future of the UK’s space sector with Maria Eagle MP, Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry.

Calvin Bailey MBE MP

May 21