Cleverly doesn't want to replace Ben Wallace as Defence Secretary amid reshuffle speculation
The senior Cabinet minister, who has been tipped in some reports as a contender to replace Ben Wallace at the Ministry of Defence
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Ukraine MI6 boss says Ukraine's counter-attack has left Russia in a losing position
Sir Richard Moore's speech outlined how Russia was losing the war and how AI could take over elements of intelligence gathering.
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Politics A 'good strategic foundation' has been provided by Defence Command Paper Refresh, expert says
Defence industry analyst Nicholas Drummond highlighted that there were 'no details about the budget or specific programmes'.
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Politics Tobias Ellwood condemned by Tories for promoting improved relationship with Taliban
Mr Ellwood shared a video on Twitter on Monday calling for the UK to re-open its embassy in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
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Mental Health Ben Wallace: I needed to go out 'on a high' for the good of my mental health
The Defence Secretary will leave the Cabinet at the next reshuffle and will step down as an MP at the next election.
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Afghanistan Vulnerable Afghans could end up homeless, Government warned
As of the end of March, around 8,000 people remained in temporary bridging accommodation, more than half had been there for over a year.
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Tri-Service Ben Wallace signals support for deputy to replace him as defence secretary
Mr Wallace made sure to use one of his final Commons appearances to praise James Heappey, who has worked at the MOD since 2019.
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Politics Defence Secretary shares rumours of imminent Cabinet reshuffle
Outgoing Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said "there is a rumour that there is a reshuffle tomorrow or the day after".
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Politics Key features of the Defence Command Paper Refresh at a glance
The Defence Command Paper Refresh (DCP23) comes after the publication of the Integrated Review Refresh earlier this year.
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Politics Defence Secretary: I have 'not thought about legacy' as Defence Command Paper is published
Ben Wallace, Defence Secretary since 2019, said he will stand down as an MP at next general election.
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News UK to hastily gift Camp Bagnold in war-torn Mali to UN for $1
Camp Bagnold is to be sold to the UN for one dollar after the UK withdraw its forces from Mali.
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Politics Joint letter sent to PM Sunak on behalf of 'forgotten Afghans' who fought with UK
Former military chiefs and MPs are calling for an end to the 'disgrace' of Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan.
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Politics Ben Wallace warns threat of Putin keeps him awake at night and pledges 'personal' support to Ukraine
The Defence Secretary pledged his support for Ukraine after suggesting it should show 'gratitude' for military support it has received.
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Politics UK defence procurement system 'broken', cross-party committee of MPs finds
Defence Committee publishes a highly critical report of UK defence procurement, urging MOD 'to act now'.
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Politics Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to quit at next election
He has confirmed he plans to resign at the next Cabinet reshuffle and will not seek re-election as an MP.
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Politics Is the Defence Secretary thinking about quitting?
There is growing speculation that Ben Wallace is considering standing down as Defence Secretary later this year.