Jeremy Quin Appointed Defence Minister
Jeremy Quin MP takes over from James Heappey MP as Minister for Defence Procurement.
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Politics Cabinet Reshuffle: Ben Wallace Remains As Defence Secretary
Mr Wallace joined Boris Johnson's cabinet as Defence Secretary in July 2019.
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Politics Anne-Marie Trevelyan Named New International Development Secretary
Anne-Marie Trevelyan was previously Armed Forces Minister in the Ministry of Defence.
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News Libya: Security Council Endorses Resolution To End War
The British-drafted resolution passed with 14 votes in favour and none against, with Russia abstaining.
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Politics Boris Johnson Urged To Avoid 'Straitjacket' Approach In Next Defence Review
Dr Julian Lewis said 2015's SDSR meant each "extra pound spent on cyber and security" was a pound "cut from the conventional armed forces".
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Nuclear France Seeks Leading Role In Post-Brexit EU Nuclear Strategy
Emmanuel Macron set out his country’s nuclear strategy in a bid to show leadership one week after Brexit.
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Technology Huawei: Cross-Party Concern Over 5G Involvement
Senior Conservatives want "high-risk" vendors to be ruled out immediately, or phased out over time.
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Politics Sitrep: Expert Suggests UN Powers Are Dwindling
As another UN resolution is ignored, the head of RUSI says the organisation’s ‘heyday’ may have passed.
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Politics Boris Johnson Confirms Commitment To End Historical Allegations Against Armed Forces
Boris Johnson vows support and funding for Armed Forces at the 'Millies' Military Awards
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Politics Cambridge University Student Union: Military Personnel 'Alarming And Off-Putting' To Students
A motion put forward suggested the "presence of firearms and military personnel at Freshers’ Fair is alarming and off-putting" for some.
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Politics Diane Abbott Criticised For Saying Bullying Of Ex-General 'Unlikely'
The Shadow Home Secretary suggested it was unlikely a former general could have been bullied by John Bercow.
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Politics Legislation To Tackle Vexatious Claims Against Forces To Be Introduced 'Within 100 Days’
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was speaking at Commons defence questions.
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News UK To Strengthen Response To Terrorism After Streatham Attack
The Prime Minister says the Government has “moved quickly” to introduce new measures.
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Germany 'My Home's Here': Germany's British Veterans On Life After Brexit
Former service personnel living in the heart of Paderborn's Sennelager district have been saying what they think of Brexit.
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News Brexit: Longer-Term Implications For Defence 'Pretty Big'
What effect will the UK leaving the European Union have on British defence?
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Politics Tobias Ellwood Elected Defence Select Committee Chair
The Former Minister for Defence People and Veterans will chair the Defence Select Committee.