Standing up for our Armed Forces

Jonathan has seen his Private Member's Bill successfully pass through the House, by which he campaigned for the naturalisation rights of Foreign and Commonwealth soldiers in our Armed Forces. Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill, it received Royal Assent on 13th March 2014. The Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill is now a lawful Act of Parliament.

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Jonathan inspects the troops at ATC Pirbright

Friday, 21 June, 2019

Jonathan performed the role of Inspecting Officer for Caen Squadron’s Pass Off Parade on Friday, 21 June 2019 at the Pirbright Army Training Centre.

Jonathan's Bill passes the House of Commons

Tuesday, 28 January, 2014

Jonathan Lord has successfully steered his Private Member's Bill on Armed Forces Citizenship through the House of Commons.

The Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill received cross-party support for its third reading in the House of Commons.

Jonathan hosts soldiers and staff from ATC Pirbright

Tuesday, 7 January, 2014

Members of the gym staff from the Army Training Centre, Pirbright, visited Parliament for an insight into the history of Parliament and a talk with Jonathan Lord about the role of an MP and how debates take place in the House of Commons.