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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sepsis claims five lives an hour in the UK. It can affect anyone at any time, but fast action can save lives. If you or a loved one has an infection and just know something’s wrong, Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?” Learn more here: sepsistrust.org/trust-your-i...

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great to join Councillors Jim Grant, Ana Fernandes and Parish Cllr Tony Fernandes for a community surgery in their Rodbourne. We discussed a number of local issues from traffic & parking, fly-tipping to wider discussions on defence and the drone hub.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today is National Manufacturing Day 2026 and I'm proud to have brought more manufacturing to Swindon through the Drone Hub and back the people working in the manufacturing sector. This builds on Swindon's history as a manufacturing town, leading the way in engineering and research.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Dr Kevin Hamilton, CEO of Flarebright, based nearby. They make military-spec systems: Tactera, GPS-free navigation also used for nature surveying, wildfires, and open-water ops; and Extera, a flight termination system also used for remote area delivery. Thanks to Adam Thomas for the intro.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm backing Group B Strep Support's call for pregnant women to have the right to request a Group B Streptococcus test on the NHS, and to have the results acted upon.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Great to meet Gareth Brearley from Augur Sensor Intelligence. They provide high-tech sensor tech for venues, places of worship, and public transport to spot dangerous behaviour without facial recognition. They're expanding outside London, near Oxford, so I pitched Swindon as an option.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I recently asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray about what further support the government can extend to the hospitality sector following the Prime Minister's cut to Pub Business rates.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I support Fighting With Pride's work for the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel, and their families. I'm raising awareness of the 12th December 2026 deadline for the Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS).

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Labour Defence & Security Network @labourdefence.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This week we formally launched in Parliament, alongside our first pamphlet, Defending Britain, Defending Values 🌹 Thank you to UKspace for supporting its publication, and to everyone who joined us. Get involved: labourdefence.org.uk 🧵

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Over the summer I wrote to and held a meeting with the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to express some of my concerns about the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I've recently published my monthly newsletter. If you'd like to read updates on my work in the constituency and parliament, sign up today! willstonemp.substack.com/p/august-202...

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August 2026 Newsletter

A big thank you to Taylor, a recent work experience student who helped me bring the newsletter together.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today I wrote to the Secretary of State for Defence about the reports of reductions in training exercises. Whilst I understand the financial pressures we face, continuous training is key to maintaining our armed forces morale, capabilities and excellence.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

At the end of July my team and I were contacted about the lifts at the station being out of action and that the repair would take at least 3 months to get fixed. I'm really pleased that we've been able to reduce that repair to just one month.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Great to catch up again with Ross from DeltaQuad, an aerial intelligence company. I've been engaging with the DeltaQuad team for the better part of a year now, building these relationships and encouraging industry to invest in Swindon takes time and effort.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It was great to learn about Kidney Donation in Parliament. Six people die each week waiting for a kidney and over 7,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. It was interesting to learn that most of us are born with two kidneys, but we only need one to lead a healthy life.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It was great to meet Raghav Kumar, CEO of Caldera Industries, to talk about supply chain resilience when it comes to magnets and why it's so important to be linked in with similar industries. Caldera Industries has just made its first samples and wanted to hear more about Swindon.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This year, Swindon Lions are celebrating their 50th anniversary of their fireworks display. To run the event successfully they're reaching out for volunteers to help them with ticket scanning, stewarding of the grounds and at the car park as well as litter picking the following day.

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FIREWORKS - Swindon Lions Club

Swindon Lions host the annual Fireworks Display at the Polo Ground, Marlborough Road, Swindon.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Great to visit DHL and learn more about the local companies they work with as well as the ways they're implementing robotics to improve their service and delivery, not replacing people but rather expanding opportunities for their staff.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A big thank you to Sam for showing me and my team around the JobCentrePlus to hear some of their amazing work. I know there are a number of areas we can work on together to help support more people into work and also address some of the housing issues that might be holding them back.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Great to visit WireMasters in Swindon to see how specialist manufacturers are helping strengthen the UK’s defence supply chain.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Great to be out on a roaming constituency surgery with members of my team. We're always out in the community listening to your concerns and helping where we can. If you need support, please do reach out on Will.stone.mp@parliament.uk

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone who's receiving their GCSE results today, I'm sure all your hard work and preparation had paid off! But for those of you where it hasn't quite gone to plan, know that life is full of learning opportunities and you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Government are expanding the times bus passes can be used for disabled people from April 2027 so they can be used at any time of day or night. This is an incredibly welcome change and something that I have been lobbying for, for some time now.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Last week, I had a great conversation with Chris Dawes from Visual PR Productions. It was a pleasure to visit their Swindon-based studio and sit down to discuss our town's growing drone hub, enormous potential and my goals as it's MP.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Swindon North Cultural Festival will be on Sunday 23rd August starting at midday, at the Moredon Sporting Hub. We'll have plenty of activities, entertainment and will be celebrating cultural communities from across Swindon North, so all are welcome to come along!

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Prime Minister has announced plans to give powers to local communities to combat the spread of vape shops and the concentration of gambling shops. The new rules, which will be introduced at the start of 2027 to:

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I’ve joined more than 50 MPs in calling for faster progress to make air-to-air heat pumps eligible for support through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It was great to meet with Philip Wilkinson OBE, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Swindon and Wiltshire. We discussed working together to support the usage of drones in police operations and the future of devolution across the South West.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A fantastic visit to Carbon Three Sixty, a business down the road in Chippenham. Starting out with just 4 people, the company has grown to a team of 60, creating valuable employment opportunities and supporting many people from the Swindon area.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Delivering on my election pledge to advance higher education and improve access to education in Swindon. A huge thank you to Leah Palmer Principal and CEO and Matt Butcher, Vice Principal Commercial, Skills and Partnerships at New College Swindon, for working with me to make this happen.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Find out what's been happening across Swindon North in my July newsletter, including major investment in the Drone Hub, local campaigns, education, road safety, and the latest changes from Parliament. Plus, don't miss details of our free Swindon North Cultural Festival on 23 August.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Thanks to Vanessa for coming in to speak to me, she is Parish Councillor for Gorse Hill and came in to speak to me about the incredible Brazilian community in Swindon.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Fantastic to meet back up with Major General Rowell, Commandant of the Defence Academy of the UK, to discuss their world leading work and range of talent the Academy attract from militaries across the globe.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Exercise is so important for both your physical and mental health. For me, there's no better way to de-stress after a long day at work, plus it's getting me ready for the reserves! Where's your favourite place to go running in Swindon? Put it in the comments.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Amazing to be part of the first Board meeting for Pride in Penhill, and also follow that up with Charlotte the Chair of the Board. Whilst the board will act as the main decision making board, it will have working groups for a wider group of residents and local people to help shape the programme.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Great to meet back up with Dan from Baring Defence to discuss his plans to set up in Swindon. His work will focus on filling in the production gaps that may be missing to support the growth of nearby companies and allow them to expand, safe in the knowledge that crucial parts can be built at scale.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Good to visit Farnborough to meet with ADS and a number of regional aerospace businesses on how Swindon can support the wider supply chain of aerospace and modern skills.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Fantastic to see TEKEVER receiving a £400m contract to deliver the AR5 Drone (as you can see in the background) for British soldiers on the battlefield. The AR5 will provide real time intelligence to British forces.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Great to visit the Gorse Hill Salvation Army and see their work on the Eden patch and their mission to be an eco church. We spoke about the importance of community partnerships across faiths and their work to reduce carbon emissions through positive recycling efforts.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Great to be out for one of my roaming surgeries. I'll be working on these over the next few months getting out and about in the community to hear issues where you are. As always if there's anything my team and I can do to assist please do get in touch on Will.stone.mp@parliament.uk

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🚨 The Thames Water Hosepipe Ban is in effect🚨 I know this will come as frustrating to many residents given the difficulties we've all faced with Thames Water, from leaks to historic infrastructure failings.

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Hosepipe ban FAQs | Thames Water

There'll be temporary restrictions on using hosepipes in parts of our supply area. Find out where and when the ban takes place.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Great news that pubs, clubs and live music venues will have their business rates cut by 20% 🍻 I’ve met with many of them in Swindon North over the past two years, and I know this will be a welcome relief for our high streets, and great for easing the cost of living.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

TEKEVER have announced the next generation in their Lift Drones, the AR6 is designed to carry items of 200kg+ over ranges of 500km to support industry, renewables and transport for items across dangerous areas. The AR6 will be built in Swindon by the people of Swindon.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

On 22nd July, we mark Salamanca Day the Regimental Day for The Rifles. The date is in commemoration of the 1812 Battle of Salamanca pictured below. Historians regard it as Wellington's greatest victory and a decisive turning point in the Peninsular War. I am always proud to be a rifleman.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Great to attend the Explosive Ordnance and Engineering (EOE) military students' presentations at Cranfield Defence Academy in Shrivenham recently. The students I met were from all corners of the globe, learning from British excellence and experimentation.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Andy Burnham's first announcement as Prime Minister is to cut VAT on electricity bills, effective from 1st October. This gives households breathing room amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with the savings passed directly on to customers. Small businesses will also benefit.

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Great to visit Billet Precision, a local company doing impressive work supporting the aerospace and drone sector. I met three passionate people who went from apprenticeships to starting their own business and are now thriving in the sovereign capability supply chain

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Amazing to join GWA for their communities day today to meet with members of communities in the area and join students for an afternoon, of food, dance, music and fun!

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It was a pleasure to sit down for an interview with Deiniol Brown from the UK Forum on a Multipolar World to discuss UK defence policy and my work on this issue. You can find a link to the interview below: duforumonamultipolarworld.substack.com/p/will-stone...

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Will Stone MP @willstonemp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It was a great opportunity to meet the Rector of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, one of the best universities in Ukraine, along with Dan Danchenko, CEO & Founder of Tech Connecta Vertex Ltd, to discuss opportunities to collaborate with Swindon College and Cranfield University.

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