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UK Must Apply 'Wartime Mindset' To Energy Policy, Says Nato Official
UK Must Apply "Wartime Mindset" To Energy Policy, Says Nato Official
Defence
Nato countries like the UK must apply a "wartime mindset" to decisions over energy policy, a leading figure in the military alliance has said.
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Communities
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Defence
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Defence
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
British Defence Firms Leading Push To Repair Equipment For Ukraine
Defence
British Defence Firms Leading Push To Repair Equipment For Ukraine
Space Is A Growing Battlefield. Can The UK Lead The Way?
Defence
Space Is A Growing Battlefield. Can The UK Lead The Way?
Tory MP Warns Energy And National Security Must Be 'Inseparable' After British Steel Saga
Defence
Tory MP Warns Energy And National Security Must Be "Inseparable" After British Steel Saga
Opinion
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
Defence
By Johnny Mercer
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
Rolls-Royce: delivering power to protect national security and enable economic growth Partner content
Defence
By Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce: delivering power to protect national security and enable economic growth
Allowing armed forces recruiters greater flexibility isn’t dropping standards, but capturing talent
Defence
By Ian Roome
Allowing armed forces recruiters greater flexibility isn’t dropping standards, but capturing talent
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Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Political parties
Tories Criticise 'Outrageous' Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Tories Criticise "Outrageous" Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Culture
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Political parties
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
Political parties
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
By Robert Hutton
Parliament
Strategic Defence Review: a defining moment for UK defence and industry Partner content
Strategic Defence Review: a defining moment for UK defence and industry
By Thales UK
Defence
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Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Defence
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
From shortly after the invasion to today, British parliamentarians have been visiting Ukraine to learn and, where possible, to support. We asked a selection to share their most abiding memories
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Defence news
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Just 'One Or Two' People Might Cooperate With New Troubles Legacy Body
Defence
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Just "One Or Two" People Might Cooperate With New Troubles Legacy Body
It is possible that just a small handful of people, maybe "one or two", will agree to cooperate with a new body being set up by the government to deal the legacy of The Troubles, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said.
Committee Corridor: Tom Tugendhat on Ukraine, Afghanistan and failures of leadership
Defence
By Sienna Rodgers
Committee Corridor: Tom Tugendhat on Ukraine, Afghanistan and failures of leadership
Conservative MP, former soldier and foreign affairs specialist Tom Tugendhat is the host of a new podcast about Commons committees. He talks to Sienna Rodgers about the war in Ukraine, Afghanistan and failures of leadership
Brandon Lewis: Troubles legacy is the hardest thing I've faced in government
Defence
By Adam Payne
Brandon Lewis: Troubles legacy is the hardest thing I've faced in government
Brandon Lewis faces huge challenges in seeking to address Northern Ireland’s past. He tells Adam Payne the dilemma gives him sleepless nights, but can his new plan finally put the Troubles to rest? Photography by Paul Faith
Victory in the Falklands was a must – success was rooted in trusting our forces
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Victory in the Falklands was a must – success was rooted in trusting our forces
My earliest memory of the Falklands conflict was my fellow classmates’ parents leaving to go to war.
Where Are They Now? Sir Julian Brazier
Defence
By Georgina Bailey and Zoe Crowther
Where Are They Now? Sir Julian Brazier
Conservative MP for Canterbury 1987 - 2017
Northern Ireland legacy legislation lacks support of the people it is supposed to serve
Defence
By Adrian O’Neill
Northern Ireland legacy legislation lacks support of the people it is supposed to serve
A partnership approach between the British and Irish governments was at the heart of the Good Friday Agreement. Since 1998, that partnership has delivered durable solutions on various challenges. In contrast, unilateralism has divided parties and polarised communities.
We must protect Northern Ireland veterans and support victims and survivors
Defence
By Jonathan Gullis MP
We must protect Northern Ireland veterans and support victims and survivors
Addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles is one of the most complex and sensitive policy issues the government has faced.
Nine months on from the fall of Kabul, the tragic human cost of Britain’s failings continues to mount
Defence
By Ash Alexander-Cooper
Nine months on from the fall of Kabul, the tragic human cost of Britain’s failings continues to mount
As the United Kingdom and our allies made plans for a hasty exit from Afghanistan last summer, thousands of Afghans received emails from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) informing them that they would be evacuated, following successful Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme applications.
Curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions should not deter the UK from taking a tougher stance on Tehran
Defence
By Steve McCabe MP
Curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions should not deter the UK from taking a tougher stance on Tehran
Whatever the eventual outcome of the talks surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, one thing is clear: we must urgently develop a comprehensive approach to tackling the multi-faceted challenges posed by Tehran.
Sweden and Finland will greatly strengthen Nato’s defence against Russia
Defence
By Alec Shelbrooke MP
Sweden and Finland will greatly strengthen Nato’s defence against Russia
The existing world order fundamentally changed on 24 February 2022.
We must learn from past mistakes and give Georgia the weapons they need to defend against Russia
Defence
By Jonathan Djanogly MP
We must learn from past mistakes and give Georgia the weapons they need to defend against Russia
There is no doubt that Georgia is a West facing country that desires to be part of the wider family of free and democratic countries with western values and economies.
The UK must support a special international tribunal to try Putin for the war in Ukraine
Defence
By Aarif Abraham and Dr Gabija Grigaite-Daugirde
The UK must support a special international tribunal to try Putin for the war in Ukraine
On 24 February 2022, Russia together with Belarus began an unjustified, wanton and destructive attack on Ukraine.
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Defence
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Exclusive: Just one in four applications for the government’s resettlement scheme have been processed in the last six months despite risk of Taliban reprisals.
Keir Starmer Urges Government To 'Look Again' At Defence Spending After Ukraine Invasion
Defence
Keir Starmer Urges Government To "Look Again" At Defence Spending After Ukraine Invasion
Keir Starmer has told the government it should put forward new proposals for defence spending in the wake of Russian invasion.
Minister Urges British Nationals Against Travelling To Fight In Ukraine After UK Citizen Dies
Defence
Minister Urges British Nationals Against Travelling To Fight In Ukraine After UK Citizen Dies
British nationals should not travel to Ukraine to fight, but there are many other ways to aid the war effort, Anne-Marie Trevelyan has said.
Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns
Defence
Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns
Vladimir Putin’s threats to Ukraine’s allies will only further increase Russia’s pariah status, Dominic Raab has said.
Armed Forces Minister Says Ukraine Has A “Completely Legitimate” Right To Attack Targets In Russia
Defence
Armed Forces Minister Says Ukraine Has A “Completely Legitimate” Right To Attack Targets In Russia
Armed forces minister James Heappey has said Ukraine has a “completely legitimate” right to attack military targets within Russia.
End-goal in Ukraine – The Lord Richards Interview
Defence
By Noa Hoffman
End-goal in Ukraine – The Lord Richards Interview
With decades of military experience, including nearly three years as Britain’s chief of the defence staff, Lord Richards is accustomed to the challenges and horror of war. The decorated former officer speaks to Noa Hoffman about conflict in Ukraine and the west’s moral duty to the Ukrainian people
Boris Johnson Announces £100m Of Further Military Aid To Ukraine
Defence
Boris Johnson Announces £100m Of Further Military Aid To Ukraine
The UK will provide a new delivery of military aid to Ukraine, the Prime Minister has announced at a Downing Street press conference alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Priti Patel Has Apologised For 'Frustrating' Delays To Ukraine Refugee Visa Scheme
Defence
Priti Patel Has Apologised For "Frustrating" Delays To Ukraine Refugee Visa Scheme
Home Secretary Priti Patel has apologised for delays to the Ukraine visa scheme as data reveals fewer than 3% of applicants have arrived in the UK.
Senior Tory Says UK Must Step Up Military Support For Ukraine
Defence
Senior Tory Says UK Must Step Up Military Support For Ukraine
A senior Conservative MP has called on the UK and its allies to step up their military support for Ukraine, warning that the government was being "too easily spooked" by Vladimir Putin's threats.
British steel is vital for our national security
Defence
By John Healey MP and Roy Rickhuss CBE
British steel is vital for our national security
In the last few months, the world has changed. Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has shifted the European security order in a way that will have wide-ranging implications for generations to come.
UK Toughens Russia Sanctions And Pledges More Until 'Every Single' Troop Leaves Ukraine
Defence
UK Toughens Russia Sanctions And Pledges More Until "Every Single" Troop Leaves Ukraine
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has toughened sanctions on Russia further after Putin claimed economic measures amounted to "total war".
Ukraine demonstrates the importance of producing a lasting solution to the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
Defence
By Lord Kilclooney
Ukraine demonstrates the importance of producing a lasting solution to the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
I perfectly understand sympathy with the Armenian minority in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno Karabakh. However, our cultural and religious affinities should not hamper our ability to speak the truth.
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Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
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Net Zero Week 2025
2025
Virtual
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