Foreign Secretary would not deploy British forces to help defend Ukraine
Liz Truss said "Ukraine is not a NATO country, and I think it would be wrong to directly deploy our troops and our resources".
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Politics Sunak v Truss: How their voting records on defence compare
The two candidates will campaign over the summer to convince party members they should replace Boris Johnson.
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Ukraine Liz Truss: 'Not a word' Putin says can be trusted after Odessa attack
The Foreign Secretary has described the attack as "absolutely appalling".
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Ukraine Boris Johnson visits Ukrainian troops training in UK
The Prime Minister met with Ukrainian troops taking part in a UK-wide training programme.
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Politics Rishi Sunak says he would never 'short change' Armed Forces as PM
The Conservative MP is one of the two finalists in the run for Number 10.
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Politics Who's still in the running to replace Boris Johnson?
The last candidate with a military connection has been voted out, leaving the final two standing.
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Politics Defence Secretary urges Tory candidates to 'recognise the importance' of defence spending
Ben Wallace also told MPs the UK "must stick at" supporting Ukraine for "as long as it takes".
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RAF Boris Johnson flies in cockpit of RAF Typhoon – describes takeoff as a 'vertical firecracker'
The Prime Minister was invited to RAF Coningsby to see the Quick Reaction Alert team in action.
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Politics What will the new CDS tell the next Prime Minister?
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said the new PM will be reminded of the responsibility they have with the UK as a nuclear power.
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Politics Penny Mordaunt: Defence of the UK is safe in my hands
Ms Mordaunt said she would hold firm to the UK's position on the war in Ukraine, stressing Russia "must lose the war".
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Politics Next PM candidate Tom Tugendhat says he 'still only wears Army socks'
The MP for Tonbridge, Edenbridge and Malling, in the race to replace the PM, previously served as an Army Intelligence Corps officer.
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Politics 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?