Al Carns
Labour MP and reserve Royal Marines Colonel, Birmingham Selly Oak
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Profile
Colonel Alistair ‘Al’ Carns is a British Labour politician who has represented Birmingham Selly Oak in the House of Commons since 2024. He served as a junior government minister from 2024 to 2026 and maintains an active role as a reserve officer in the Royal Marines, having previously served as a regular officer.
Why they matter
As a serving parliamentarian with a combat-arms military background, Carns brings operational experience to legislative debates on defence modernisation, including the integration of autonomous systems and drone technology in conflicts such as Ukraine and Gaza.
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