UK access to the EU SAFE defence fund
Tabled 18 November 2025 by James MacCleary
That this House notes the fast-approaching deadline of 30 November 2025 for the UK to secure access to the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund; further notes that participation would allow UK defence companies to bid for contracts supported by up to €150 billion of EU-backed loans, boosting jobs and supply chains across the UK; recognises that European rearmament is accelerating in response to rising threats from Russia and other authoritarian states; recognises the extraordinary contribution our defence industry can make to the security of Europe and in the face of our shared security challenges; believes the UK should not exclude itself from opportunities to strengthen defence cooperation with key European partners; and calls on the Government to secure UK access to the SAFE fund so that British industry and national security are not left at a disadvantage.
Signatories (28)
- James MacCleary Sponsor
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Calum Miller
- Manuela Perteghella
- Mr Will Forster
- Wera Hobhouse
- Clive Jones
- Ian Roome
- Andrew George
- Jim Shannon
- Charlotte Cane
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Helen Maguire
- David Chadwick
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Rachel Gilmour
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Cameron Thomas
- Mr Paul Kohler
- Pippa Heylings
- Claire Young
- Sarah Dyke
- Vikki Slade
- Christine Jardine
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Dr Roz Savage