New Commons' Defense Committee chairman supported by Labor and Lib-Dem

Monday, May 19th 2014 - 09:44 UTC

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Conservative MP Rory Stewart has been selected to chair the British House of Commons defense committee. In a short statement to the Commons, Speaker John Bercow said 479 MPs voted in the election for the post. In the final round of voting, Mr Stewart got 226 votes. His rival, Julian Lewis received 212 votes. There was one spoilt ballot paper. Read full article

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falklandlad
Seemingly the best candidate for the position with an enviable track record by far. An independent intelligent mind, will be critical requirement if the UK is to maintain its “punching above the average” and maintaining UK “forces readiness” going forward.
May 19th, 2014 - 10:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Best of luck to the government: they look like they may need it coming up against this guy.
May 19th, 2014 - 02:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
But I think he is right to flag his departure from the Government and the House in 2015,
before he takes up a highly lucrative job in the 'Arms Trade'.
May 19th, 2014 - 05:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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