Labour's little-reported plan for defence outlines need for accountability and coherence
Cdre (Ret'd) Steve Prest analyses how defence could be organised and the business of the MOD conducted under a Labour government.
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Scotland SNP pledges to scrap Trident, increase recruitment age and support Ukraine
Party leader John Swinney says money saved by abandoning the nuclear deterrent would fund public services as well as conventional defence.
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Politics General election: How can Armed Forces personnel make sure they get their vote
Forces News takes a look at what you need to ensure you have the opportunity to vote.
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Politics Farage vows to increase Army to 100,000 as he launches Reform UK election contract
The party leader said a similar principle would apply to recruitment across the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as well.
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Ukraine UK to target ships in Putin's shadow fleet with new sanctions supporting Ukraine
Rishi Sunak made the announcement as he met his counterparts from Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the US at the G7 summit.
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Politics Labour pledges to support Ukraine, deal with China and address military housing
The manifesto has Sir Keir Starmer on the front cover, with his sleeves rolled up and the word 'change' next to the Labour leader's face.
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Politics Green Party pledges to dismantle nuclear weapons and continue support for Ukraine
The general election manifesto said most of the world's countries do not possess weapons of mass destruction - and are safer as a result.
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Politics Tories' iron resolve will keep Britain safe, Sunak says at launch of party manifesto
The Prime Minister was speaking at Silverstone as he announced the Conservative Party manifesto ahead of the 4 July general election.
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Army Lib Dems lay out manifesto aim to bring regular troop numbers back to more than 100,000
The Liberal Democrats say keeping the UK secure should be the first priority of any government, which must always take defence seriously.
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Royal Marines Former Royal Marine cleared after being held in Dubai accused of spying
Matthew Croucher, who won the George Cross for bravery for his service in Afghanistan, was held in Dubai accused of spying.
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Politics PM leaving D-Day events early completely wrong, Penny Mordaunt says
Ms Mordaunt, who is also a Navy reservist, said it was right Rishi Sunak apologised not only to veterans but to the public.
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Politics PM Sunak says sorry for leaving D-day 80 commemorations early for TV interview
The Prime Minister has said 'it was a mistake not to stay in France longer – and I apologise'.
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Politics Former Royal Marines Colonel quits military to stand as Labour candidate in general election
Alistair Carns has resigned after 24 years of service so he can stand as a Labour Party candidate.
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Navy Military would be fit to fight under Labour, vows Starmer as he commits to at-sea deterrent
Party pledges to deliver 'triple lock' of current at-sea deterrence, its upkeep and the four Dreadnought submarines that are being built.
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Army Father of missing Katrice Lee hands back military medals in disgust over investigation
Mr Lee believes investigations into Katrice's disappearance more than 40 years ago were poorly conducted.
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Ukraine Ukrainian President visits home of Belgium's F-16 fighter jets after £831m deal signed
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Melsbroek military base with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to see the F-16 fighters.