Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's speech at the opening of Telford Gun Hall
What was announced
The Defence Secretary spoke on British industry and sovereign production capacity at the official opening of Telford Gun Hall.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Ladies and gentlemen, our dear friend, the German ambassador, Shaun Davies, the local member of Parliament, who is Telford’s greatest champion on the national and international stage, it really is a huge privilege to be with you all to open the new UK Gun Hall today. Special thanks are due to Armin, to Rebecca, to everyone from Rheinmetall, not just for laying on this great event, but also for your long-standing investment in Britain and the jobs and communities which that investment supports.
- I think the fact that we’ve got such an array of leaders and representatives from across government, industry and the military speaks to the critical importance of this new facility, and I want to start by sending every single word you heard about the importance of what we’re marking today.
- As someone who loves our country’s history, it’s not lost on me that we’re a stone’s throw away from the birthplace of British industry, and a part of our country that’s synonymous with engineering and manufacturing.
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “Here in the West Midlands, the defence economy is worth £1.8 billion and directly support around 8,000 jobs, with Rheinmetall at the forefront.”
- “And as it does, it will inject more than £400 million into the UK economy.”
Who and where
People
- Wes Streeting (MP for Ilford North (Labour)) · more news
- Shaun Davies (MP for Telford (Labour)) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Ministry of Defence (UK government department) · more news
Constituencies of the MPs named: Ilford North, Telford.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Military equipment, logistics and technology.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/defence-secretary-wes-streetings-speech-at-the-opening-of-telford-gun-hall
- Published 2026-10-22 13:54:00 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-23 19:45:18 UTC from GOV.UK
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