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National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy scrutinises the structures for Government decision-making on national security, particularly the role of the National Security Council and the National Security Adviser. Follow us on social media: Bluesky | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | X | YouTube Sign up to the weekly cross-committee newsletter, ‘ Committee Corridor ’
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Started 23 Jan 2025
Next meetings
12 Oct 2026, 16:00
Formal meeting (private meeting)
Many sessions are open to the public and shown live on Parliament’s site.
Who is on it
| Member | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Western | Labour | Chair |
| Andy Slaughter | Labour | Member |
| Bill Esterson | Labour | Member |
| Derek Twigg | Labour | Member |
| Helen Maguire | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Mike Martin | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi | Labour | Member |
| Rt Hon Dame Karen Bradley | Conservative | Member |
| Rt Hon Emily Thornberry | Labour | Member |
| Rt Hon Liam Byrne | Labour | Member |
| Rt Hon Sir Gavin Williamson | Conservative | Member |
| Sarah Champion | Labour | Member |
| The Baroness Kidron OBE | Crossbench | Member |
| The Baroness Tyler of Enfield | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| The Lord Godson | Conservative | Member |
| The Lord Sedwill GCMG | Crossbench | Member |
| The Lord Tunnicliffe CBE | Labour | Member |
| The Lord Watts | Labour | Member |
| The Rt Hon. the Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom | Conservative | Member |
| The Rt Hon. the Lord Boateng | Labour | Member |
| The Rt Hon. the Lord Hutton of Furness | Labour | Member |
| The Rt Hon. the Lord Jack of Courance KBE DL | Conservative | Member |
Latest reports
Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026