Head of Strategic Engagement (Scotland) @DefenceHQ @RoyalNavy. Ex-MP. 'The most mild-mannered of mutineers.'
Paisley, Scotland
Joined February 2009
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Paul Masterton retweeted
HMNB Clyde will receive three new floating docks through a UK-only competition.
Part of Programme Euston, the new facilities will enable crucial maintenance for the UKβs current and future fleet of nuclear submarines, allowing essential upgrades and repairs to be carried out.
Paul Masterton retweeted
274,000 jobs across the UK are directly and indirectly supported by defence spending with UK industry. That's 1 in every 100 jobs in the country.
Defence isn't just about security, it's a major employer putting money in people's pockets. See the regional breakdown π
This guy is so niche bantz for a tiny subset of the UK politics chronically online brigade. An old school Monster Raving Loony candidate would have much more local cut through and, crucially, actually be amusing in their policy platform and campaigning
'My job is to demonstrate that British democracy is wonderful and unique in the entire Cosmos'
Count Binface told #BBCBreakfast why he plans to stand against Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election - triggered by the resignation of the Reform UK leader who then plans to re-fight the seat, which he argued would vindicate him following questions over his financial arrangements
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdgβ¦
Paul Masterton retweeted
A look back at a memorable visit from HRH Prince William to HNMB Clyde βοΈ
A day spent recognising the dedication, professionalism and service of those who support the UKβs Continuous At Sea Deterrent, and marking 125 years of the Submarine Service π¬π§π±
#SM125
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An insightful visit to Faslane, spending time with service personnel, touring a Vanguard-class submarine and meeting with their LGBTQ+ Network.
Thank you to everyone who serves in the Submarine Service - and to their families for their unwavering support π«‘
Paul Masterton retweeted
Unfortunately it happened again today, and unfortunately Sonmez wasn't lucky to avoid an injury and she was forced to retire. @rolandgarros do you even care about the players after all these incidents?
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The nuclear deterrent is the bedrock of our national security.
Thatβs why the submarine maintenance improvements weβre making at Devonport are vital.
Last Friday, I visited Royal Navy personnel and staff from Babcock to thank them for their efforts.
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Who's that guy on the pitch?
This is the story of a normal Hearts fan propelled to 'choir leader', the voice notes from the gaffer and the secret motivation in his top pocket that inspires him every time he points to the sky.
As the saying goes, there are only 3 certainties in life.
Death. Taxes. And eventually losing your seat in East Ren to Kirsten Oswald.
Paul Masterton retweeted
Meeting the crew of a Vanguard nuclear submarine as they surfaced after a 206-day vigil is perhaps the most interesting assignment Iβve ever had.
I wrote it up for @thetimes
thetimes.com/article/0d0d8f3β¦
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I was honoured to welcome home our submariners and meet their families. Their quiet professionalism delivering the UKβs Continuous At Sea Deterrent without pause is inspirational.
My thanks to all who serve, above and below the surface. π¬π§βοΈ
Paul Masterton retweeted
Proud to welcome home and thank our submariners, who keep the UK and @NATO safe, every minute of every day.
They and their families make huge sacrifices to protect us all, and our UK nuclear deterrent is more important now than ever.
They are the very best of Britain.
Paul Masterton retweeted
You are in this photograph.
We see our home planet as a whole, lit up in spectacular blues and browns. A green aurora even lights up the atmosphere. That's us, together, watching as our astronauts make their journey to the Moon.
ALT A full disk image of Earth, as seen from the Orion capsule. The planet is a pale blue, swirling with white clouds and glowing slightly lighter blue in place from reflected light. From about 8 to 9 o'clock, a large brown landmass is Africa, with the Iberian peninsula twinkling with lights just where the planet curves. At the 1 o'clock spot, aurora glow in a thin green glow, just barely separated from the planet's surface. Earth is set against the black of space. Credit: NASA/Reid Weisman
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From the Clyde to Rosyth, Edinburgh to the Highlands, Scotland's workers, businesses and innovators are a crucial part of UK defence. π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
This is why we've launched the second of our five defence growth deals, announced yesterday by @lukepollard and @D_G_Alexander in Glasgow.
ALT Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard (pictured) and Scotland Secretary of State Douglas Alexander launch the Defence Growth Deal at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland in Glasgow.
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The @RoyalNavy Submarine Service and the Royal @Australian_Navy turn 125 this year. π₯³ π
The historic visit of HMS ANSON to Australia is the latest phase of the AUKUS partnership, a historic collaboration between the UK, Australia, and the US.
As Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Navy Submarine Service, HRH The Prince of Wales, @KensingtonRoyal, has paid tribute to sailors and submariners in the UK and Australia for their skills, service and sacrifice.
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As part of the Clyde Transformation Programme, the UK Government is investing Β£250 million to begin a once-in-a-generation transformation of the site.
Scottish Secretary @D_G_Alexander visited HMNB Clyde, home to 6,500 military and civilian personnel.
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Macron lays out Franceβs new doctrine of nuclear deterrence here at Ile Longue. France will increase its number of warheads, no longer communicate the number, open nuclear exercises to other allies, and include option of stationing nuclear assets in allied countries
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The first time in HISTORY two British women have made two different @WTA singles finals in the same week! π¬π§π
@EmmaRaducanu π @katiecboulter
ALT Emma Raducanu & Katie Boulter
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The family of Matilda, the 10-year-old girl killed in Sundayβs attack, addressed the crowd in Bondi on Tuesday night.
Her father, Michael, said he wanted the crowd to know what a βbeautiful personβ she was. βHer name was Matilda because she was our first Australian,β he said, holding a framed picture of his daughter.
βWe came here from Ukraine β¦ and I thought that Matilda is the most Australian name that can ever exist. So just remember the name, remember her.β
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