James Gray: Prorogue the Commons – for our own good

It is now more than two years since the last Queen’s Speech. This simply is not good enough.

James Gray: Syria – and why May should act without a Commons vote

Parliament’s job should be to hold the Prime Minister and Executive to account for what they have to do, rather than becoming a party to it.

James Gray: Before yet another defence review, we must first answer the big question – what is Britain for?

Unless we know our role in the world, we cannot have a strategy. And without a strategy, we cannot suitably design our armed forces.

James Gray MP: How the Prime Minister should be allowed to take Britain to war

It’s time for a Parliamentary prerogative to replace the Royal prerogative.

James Gray MP: Defence policy – a retreat to “splendid islolation”?

The candidate for the Chairmanship of the Defence Select Committee argues that our defence strategy must not be shaped by indecision and drift.

James Gray MP: Why I will not be supporting Adam Afriyie’s madcap wrecking amendment

I shall ignore Mr Afriyie’s egotistical blandishments, and support the realistic, achievable way to sort out the EU mess instead.