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Since becoming an MP in 2019, Sarah has made a wide contribution to Parliamentary life through speeches, questions and other activities. Sarah is currently a Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Wales Office and through this role she has worked closely with the Secretary of State for Wales to ensure that Wrexham and Wales' interests are represented in Westminster. 

As an Army veteran, and continued advocate for other veterans, Sarah has frequently spoken up for the rights of military personnel and has called for the end of vexatious claims against veterans. 

As a result of this interest in matters of defence and veterans affairs, Sarah is also a member of the Defence Select Committee, which you can read more about here.

Sarah is also active in a number of All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs). APPGs are informal cross-party groups that are run by and for Members of the Commons and Lords, though they often involve individuals and organisations from outside Parliament in their administration and activities too. They bring together Parliamentarians with similar interests, and can therefore be force for change.

You can view a selection of Sarah's contributions in Parliament here.

Sarah Atherton's contributions in Parliament (provided by 'TheyWorkForYou'):

News

Defence graphic

UK Government's commitment to keeping Europe safe

Monday, 4 July, 2022

As the current situation in Ukraine sadly continues, it is only right that the UK Government has made it their priority to keep Europe safe by increasing defence spending from 2.3% to 2.5% of GDP by 2030.

DSEI event

Hosting the Defence and Security Equipment International Parliamentary Reception

Thursday, 30 June, 2022

I was extremely pleased to host the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Parliamentary reception yesterday.

We had the pleasure of hearing from the Minister for Defence procurement and DSEI.

Sarah speaking at Airbus Reception

Hosting Airbus' Parliamentary Reception

Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

It was an honour to host and speak at Airbus’ event in Parliament last night. Everybody knows Airbus for its commercial aircraft wings, built close to my constituency in North Wales, but it is also the UK's biggest space company.

LGBT Veterans' Independent Review

Welcoming the news of the LGBT Veterans' Independent Review

Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

An independent review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban of homosexual personnel in the military has been launched. The review is part of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan, which has also been launched.

Day in the Life of Wrexham's MP in Parliament

Monday, 27 June, 2022

Here's what I got up to last Wednesday. 

Covering, hosting constituents for PMQs, meeting CEOs of veterans charities, attending a service at Westminster Abbey to mark 40 years since the Falklands War and much more!

Raising flag ceremony

Sarah attending the flag raising ceremony for Armed Forces Day

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022

Ahead of Armed Forces Day, it was an honour to attend the ceremony at Parliament to thank our armed forces for their incredible service. A true highlight was hearing the Voices of Armed Forces Children Choir sing.

Attending the No. 10 Armed Forces Day reception

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022

As a veteran myself, I was honoured to be at No 10 Downing Street earlier today with Paula Edwards, CEO of Salute Her, to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

 

Raising the rail strikes and their implications with the Secretary of State for Transport

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022

Recently, I raised the rail strikes and their implications with the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps.

labour's strikes

Join the fight to stop Labour's rail strikes!

Monday, 20 June, 2022

Labour has supported the train strikes that will halt overground services next week on Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd and Saturday 25th June.

Labour had the chance to condemn the strikes in Parliament, yet they kept quiet.

Defence Letter

Welcoming strong action from General Sir Patrick Sanders

Monday, 20 June, 2022

I very much welcome this strong action by General Sir Patrick Sanders. This shows leadership and strong direction by the Ministry of Defence.

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Gender Inequalities: Armed Forces | Women and Equalities | Commons debates

What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on tackling gender inequalities in the armed forces.

Gender Inequalities: Armed Forces | Women and Equalities | Commons debates

Since the Defence Committee’s report that highlighted inequalities for women in the military, the Ministry of Defence has made good, if n

Gender Inequalities: Armed Forces | Women and Equalities | Commons debates

What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on tackling gender inequalities in the armed forces.

Gender Inequalities: Armed Forces | Women and Equalities | Commons debates

Since the Defence Committee’s report that highlighted inequalities for women in the military, the Ministry of Defence has made good, if n

Topical Questions | Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Commons debates

As has been mentioned, the Commonwealth games are fast approaching, allowing athletes from Wales to display their proud individualism und

Business of the House | Commons debates

Unscrupulous private parking companies are a blight to my constituents in Wrexham.

Business of the House | Commons debates

Unscrupulous private parking companies are a blight to my constituents in Wrexham.

Clause 1 - Meaning of “the Troubles” and other key expressions | Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill | Commons debates

I am pleased to hear that my right hon. Friend is putting victims at the centre of this process.

Clause 1 - Meaning of “the Troubles” and other key expressions | Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill | Commons debates

I am pleased to hear that my right hon. Friend is putting victims at the centre of this process.

Levelling Up | Treasury | Commons debates

Wrexham’s levelling-up gateway bid has been supported by a 16,000-signature petition to create the first international sporting stadium i

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