Over 2200km - the equivalent distance from the UK to Malta!
Thats how far HMS SOMERSET has rowed so far whilst participating in AB Chirchir’s mammoth 7500km row for charity, representing his journey from leaving Kenya to joining the Royal Navy.
Ex-Royal Navy Sea King employed on Search and Rescue duties by 🇺🇦@UA_NAVY
(Crewman sporting an RN helmet patch, presumably acquired while training in the UK)
As the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, we are deploying our Type-45 Destroyer, HMS Dragon, to the Eastern Mediterranean.
We are also sending two Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus to bolster drone defence for our Cypriot partners.
Working alongside our allies, our Armed Forces are committed to protecting regional stability and keeping people safe.
"Today, you should be angry.
"Today, you should recognise the failure of privatisation and demand an end to the profiteering of our water.
"Time to transition to the model used by 90% of the world—publicly owned for the benefit of people and the environment, not shareholders."
In Parliament tonight, all the Reform MPs voted AGAINST giving workers extra job security and better rights after being kicked around by bad bosses for far too long.
Remember that when they pretend to be the voice of ordinary workers.
Day 1 complete.
9 bods successfully and safely transported from Portsmouth to Den Helder. Gym and station inductions complete.
Basketball starts tomorrow.