Shailesh Vara MP has expressed his deep concern and disappointment following the announcement today regarding the future of RAF Molesworth. The proposal to close the base along with nearby RAF Alconbury, which is in Jonathan Djanogly’s constituency, will lead to local job losses as well as affecting the local economy which the personnel at the bases help to sustain.

Mr Vara said ‘These bases are an integral part of our community and so this is deeply disappointing. I have already spoken with Michael Fallon, the Secretary of State for Defence, and asked for an urgent meeting to discuss the matter further. It is important to remember that the individuals affected also have families and so the personal consequences will be considerable. Moreover, there will be a significant impact on the local economy which the British and American personnel help to sustain’.