COMMENT: Are Forces Veterans Suited To Political Careers?
A new campaign launched by a former Army reservist hopes to encourage veterans to become actively involved in politics.
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Politics Defence Secretary 'Does Not Like' Idea Of Legal Aid For Shamima Begum
The 19-year-old was stripped of her British citizenship in February by the Home Secretary Sajid Javid.
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Stories Lima Charlie: Do Britain's Aircraft Carriers Really Have No Jets?
'Images of ships at sea without any aircraft embarked always cause people to ask what is going on.'
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World £1 Billion Funding Boost Announced To Support Exports To Iraq
The billion pounds will strengthen the UK Government's ability to play a key role in the long term prosperity of Iraq.
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Politics Afghanistan Veteran Launches Campaign To Become US President
Pete Buttigieg served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy Reserve in Afghanistan.
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Politics Assange Should Not Be Extradited For 'Exposing Atrocities In Iraq And Afghanistan', Corbyn Says
Mr Corbyn said that the extradition of Julian Assange to the US "should be opposed by the British government".
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Falklands 'Voice Of Falklands War' Ian McDonald Remembered
Ian McDonald became renowned for his restrained, and at times emotionless, style of delivery.
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Politics Challenge Over UK Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia Reaches Court Of Appeal
The original appeal was rejected in July 2017, with the sales being described as "lawful".
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Politics Review Launched Into Bullying And Harassment In Military
The aim is to ensure inappropriate behaviour never recurs.
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LGBTQ Brunei: UK Government Seeking Assurances Over British LGBTQ+ Personnel
The Sultan of the south-east Asian country has made gay sex offences punishable by death by stoning.
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World 'Sexual Violence Is Not Something That Can Be Used As A Weapon Of War', Williamson Says
Gavin Williamson has launched a crusade to stop women, children and men being used as weapons of war in conflicts.
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Army Labour Leader Condemns Target Practice On His Picture
Jeremy Corbyn said he was "shocked" that paratroopers in Afghanistan used an image of his face for target practice.
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Nato Seven Decades Of Security: NATO Marks Its 70th Anniversary
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was founded on 4 April 1949.
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World Trump Praised By NATO Chief For 'Strong Leadership' On Alliance Spending
US President Donald Trump reiterated calls for member countries of the alliance to increase their defence spending.
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World 'Germany Must Honour Its Own Promises On Defence Spending', Stoltenberg Says
NATO's Secretary General said Berlin must live up to commitments it had signed up to at a summit in 2014.
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Politics Formation Day - MP Pays Tribute To Royal Regiment Of Scotland
Former Reservist Paul Sweeney had kind words to say about his old unit.