Comment: Johnny Mercer MP On Overseas Operations Bill
Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Defence People and Veterans, has written for Forces News about the Overseas Operations Bill.
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Politics Defence Committee Chair Urges Government To Complete Integrated Review
Tobias Ellwood MP told Forces News the review needs to go ahead as it will "confirm what the current and emerging threats are that we face".
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Politics UK Urged To Show It Is 'Self-Confident' And 'Proactive'
Ben Wallace was addressing delegates of the Atlantic Future Forum, hosted on board HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Politics Government Considering Integrated Review's Future
It follows a decision for a separate spending review by the Treasury to now cover only one year, instead of three.
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Politics Cutting Number Of Infantry Brigades Would Be 'Extremely Dangerous'
Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has voiced concern over any potential cuts to the number of British Army infantry brigades.
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World UK And Qatar Sign New Statement Of Intent
The Statement of Intent will see RAF Coningsby as the base for the Qatari Emiri Air Force Hawk aircraft.
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Politics Review Launched To Offer 'Greater Certainty' Around Allegations
The MOD says it hopes the judge-led review will ensure allegations are handled quickly, as well as reassuring victims and personnel.
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Politics Meet The Former Army Colonel-Turned-MP
Tory MP James Sunderland has spoken to Forces News about his move from Sandhurst to Westminster and what must be done for the Armed Forces.
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News Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout 'Biggest Logistical Challenge Probably Since D-Day'
The Armed Forces will assist in the delivery of a coronavirus vaccine, it has been announced.
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Politics Veterans Minister Defends Overseas Operations Bill Amid 'Absurd' Torture Claims
Johnny Mercer strongly denies that introducing time limits on torture claims breaches United Nations conventions.
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Politics Open Skies Treaty: Expert's View
The Open Skies Treaty allows countries to carry out unarmed surveillance flights over each other's territory.
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World Open Skies: What Would Happen If The US Pulled Out Of Treaty?
Members of the International Relations and Defence Committee heard evidence from a group of experts.
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Diversity Recruitment Of BAME Personnel 'Absolutely Going In The Right Direction'
Baroness Goldie, Minister of State at the MOD, spoke to Forces News about diversity in the Armed Forces.
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Middle East Labour MP Says RAF Training Of Saudi Pilots Is A 'Shameful Use Of Our Military'
Sam Tarry made the comment during a Commons debate on the Yemen crisis on Thursday.
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Politics Labour MPs Lose Junior Frontbench Roles After Opposing Overseas Operations Bill
They have been stripped of their roles as aides to shadow ministers after defying instructions to abstain on the bill.
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Politics Explained: The Overseas Operations Bill
A key aim of the bill is to limit false and historical allegations against personnel and veterans in relation to overseas operations.