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“RAF Leuchars is in the right place at the right time and doing the right job”

Following weekend speculation about the future of RAF Leuchars in Fife local MP Sir Menzies Campbell has written to the Defence Secretary Liam Fox setting out the strategic case for the base. A copy of Sir Menzies Campbell’s letter is …

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“RAF Leuchars Is Essential To The Defence Of The Realm”- Campbell

Speaking after the Prime Minister’s statement in the House of Commons on the Strategic Defence Review, North East Fife MP and member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Sir Menzies Campbell said: “The Prime Minister’s statement contained no specific details …

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DEFENCE CASE FOR RAF LEUCHARS “OVERWHELMING” – CAMPBELL

Sir Menzies Campbell MP has described the defence case for RAF Leuchars as “overwhelming” ahead of the UK Government’s imminent Strategic Defence Review. The North East Fife MP, whose constituency is home to RAF Leuchars, said: “The Strategic Defence Review …

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RAF LEUCHARS VITAL TO UK’S DEFENCE – CAMPBELL

North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell raised the importance of RAF Leuchars during a debate on the “Future of the Armed Forces” at Westminster in which he outlined the contribution the base makes to the UK’s defence. Speaking after …

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“CASE FOR CARRIERS OVERWHELMING” – CAMPBELL

North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell reiterated his view that the two aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, should be built. Speaking to Liberal Democrat supporters, Sir Menzies said: “Aircraft carriers have a great deal …

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