Al Carns

Al Carns

Columnist
Al Carns DSO, OBE, MC is Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak and Minister for Veterans and People. He is a former Royal Marines officer who rose to the rank of Colonel and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in Afghanistan.
Birmingham Leadership Politics Viewpoint

A region of influence 

Farewell Ozzy, a remarkable Brummie July was an emotional month for our region, with the final gig of rock legends Black Sabbath at

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Business News Leadership Politics Viewpoint

‘I’m backing Govt rail plan’ 

Rail transport is one of Britain’s greatest inventions, emblematic of our country’s innovative might. Yet in recent years, it has become characterised by

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Defence Leadership Politics Tech Viewpoint

Al Carns: Learn from Ukraine

Tech advances from Ukraine key to Britain’s defence strategy Combine these three: Learning from Ukraine – and acting This government is adopting the

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Invictus Leadership Viewpoint

Al Carns: How we did it

Here Al Carns, Veterans Minister and MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, sets out how he and three ex-military pals accomplished Mission Everest –

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