Tory leadership race: Could military experience be an advantage?
Does experience in the military provide a platform for effective leadership?
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News Royal Navy reservist Penny Mordaunt running to replace Boris Johnson
The first female Defence Secretary said Tory leadership "needs to become a little less about the leader and a lot more about the ship".
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News Defence Secretary Ben Wallace not running to replace Boris Johnson
Previously a frontrunner to become Conservative Party leader and PM, Mr Wallace will focus on "keeping this great country safe".
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Politics Labour: Next PM must have greater focus on needs of Armed Forces
Shadow Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard MP told Forces News the cuts are not suitable for a time of "such international tension".
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Politics Poll: Should the next Prime Minister have military links?
Boris Johnson has announced he is resigning as Prime Minister – but should his replacement have ties to the military?
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Ukraine Ukraine: Boris Johnson supported us 'from first day of Russia terror', Zelensky says
The Ukrainian President said "whatever is happening in London's rooms of power", the UK's support for Ukraine "should not change".
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Politics Johnny Mercer given Cabinet post as Minister for Veterans' Affairs
The British Army veteran after the announcement said "promises to our veterans are important, and will be kept".
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Tri-Service What impact has Boris Johnson had on the military?
Mr Johnson quit as Tory leader after admitting he failed to persuade Cabinet colleagues that he could fight on.
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News Boris Johnson announces resignation
A new Tory leader will now be elected who will replace Mr Johnson in No 10.
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Politics Could a veteran replace Boris Johnson?
A new UK leader is expected by autumn, but could they have a military background? We go through the frontrunners.
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Politics Ben Wallace party's favourite for Tory leadership, poll suggests
The Defence Secretary tops a YouGov poll in the overall race and in head-to-head matchups.
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News Defence Secretary: We have a duty to keep people safe, no matter the PM
Ben Wallace and Armed Forces Minister James Heappey have indicated they will stay in post despite Government changes.
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Tri-Service Government looking at size of forces in light of Ukraine conflict, Defence Secretary hints
Ben Wallace addressed the Defence Committee as he answered questions on the Ministry of Defence budget.
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Politics Boris Johnson faces defence spending row as NATO leaders gather
A senior source said the Government could be forced to abandon a commitment to increase the defence budget by 0.5% above inflation.
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Army Army chief: This is our 1937 moment and we must act swiftly to stop war
Britain must be prepared to act rapidly to prevent the spread of war in Europe, the head of the Army has said.
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Iraq Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner denies fraud charges over Iraq War claims
Phil Shiner has denied fraud charges linked to claims made against Iraq War veterans.