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.
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Politics Overseas Operations Bill Approved By MPs
It will undergo further scrutiny at a later date.
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Politics Coronavirus: Priti Patel Is Asked For Clarity On Military Support For Police
It follows the Prime Minister’s announcement about an option to draw on military support to "free up" police.
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Politics Overseas Operations Bill To Be Discussed In Parliament
The bill means troops and veterans may be one step closer to stronger legal protection against vexatious claims.
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Politics Coronavirus: Military Could 'Free Up' Police
Boris Johnson has warned the UK is at a "perilous turning point" in the battle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Politics Coronavirus: Military Offered To Government On 'Regular Basis'
Ben Wallace was responding to Tobias Ellwood’s call to give the Armed Forces a bigger role in fighting the pandemic.
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Politics Defence Committee Chair: Let The Military Do More To Help During Coronavirus Pandemic
Tobias Ellwood MP says most services personnel are in barracks but they have the ability to help.
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Politics Boris Johnson Stands By Commitment To Protect Defence From Spending Cuts
The PM also told the House of Commons Liaison Committee he thinks the Integrated Review will "change the world for the better”.
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News UK's Enemies Have 'Adapted Far More Quickly Than Us'
Ben Wallace was speaking at a briefing to discuss the Integrated Review, which will help shape the future of the Armed Forces.
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Politics Channel Migrants To Be Housed In Military Barracks
The Home Office has been accused of "exceptionally poor communication" over the plans.