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Parliamentary Group Faces Backlash Over Controversial Funding

7/2/2025

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The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Defence Technology is under fire for allegedly violating parliamentary rules by accepting £1,499 from RUK Advanced Systems Ltd, a weapons company linked to the Israeli government. Critics, including ex-SNP MP Tommy Sheppard, are calling for an end to this funding and the repayment of any contributions received over the last two years.

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The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Defence Technology is under fire for allegedly violating parliamentary rules by accepting £1,499 from RUK Advanced Systems Ltd, a weapons company linked to the Israeli government. Critics, including ex-SNP MP Tommy Sheppard, are calling for an end to this funding and the repayment of any contributions received over the last two years.