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PM Praises Western Unity Ahead Of Further Ukraine Peace Talks
PM Praises Western Unity Ahead Of Further Ukraine Peace Talks
Defence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said there is a "real sense of unity" among Western leaders as they prepare for further talks with the US in the coming days over military protection for Ukraine.
Western Security Guarantees Could Include 'Building A Stronger Ukrainian Military'
Defence
Western Security Guarantees Could Include "Building A Stronger Ukrainian Military"
Keir Starmer To Join Zelensky's Meeting With Trump In Washington
Defence
Keir Starmer To Join Zelensky's Meeting With Trump In Washington
Defence Secretary 'Deeply Uncomfortable' With Super Injunction Over Afghan Data Leak
Defence
Defence Secretary "Deeply Uncomfortable" With Super Injunction Over Afghan Data Leak
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Councils Fail To Implement Government Policy On Housing Veterans
Defence
Councils Fail To Implement Government Policy On Housing Veterans
Opinion
National security is a shared mission Partner content
Defence
By Lockheed Martin
National security is a shared mission
Iran has been the loser in this conflict – but its isolated leader may still reject a deal
Defence
By Jack Straw
Iran has been the loser in this conflict – but its isolated leader may still reject a deal
The crucial role of SMEs in the UK’s defence and security landscape Partner content
Defence
By Thales UK
The crucial role of SMEs in the UK’s defence and security landscape
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How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
Political parties
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
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When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
By Jim Murphy
Political parties
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Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
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Parliament's People Awards ##sash##
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UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
With Europe preparing for war, the UK space commander, Major General Paul Tedman tells Sophie Church it is ‘highly likely’ the first assault on Britain will be in space
Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
Defence
Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
As the UK ramps up defence spending, head of drone manufacturer Anduril Richard Drake tells Sophie Church the company is offering an alternative to how we fight wars and pay for them. Photography by Dinendra Haria
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
Defence
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
He has mapped the British state for decades, including its most secret corners. In doing so he has helped shape our institutions and the individuals who run them.
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Priti Patel ‘wants to send in the Navy’ amid Channel migrant crossings
Defence
Priti Patel ‘wants to send in the Navy’ amid Channel migrant crossings
Priti Patel reportedly backs sending Royal Navy patrols into the English Channel to prevent migrant crossings.
Dominic Raab pledges £5m UK aid and Navy on standby in wake of ‘devastating’ Lebanon blast
Defence
Dominic Raab pledges £5m UK aid and Navy on standby in wake of ‘devastating’ Lebanon blast
Britain is sending £5million in emergency humanitarian aid to Lebanon in the wake of a “devastating” explosion in capital Beirut, the Foreign Secretary has confirmed.
Leaked trade deal papers used in Labour election campaign ‘hacked from Liam Fox’s email account’
Defence
Leaked trade deal papers used in Labour election campaign ‘hacked from Liam Fox’s email account’
Leaked documents used by Labour in the run-up to the 2019 election were stolen from the email account of former Cabinet minister Liam Fox by suspected Russian hackers, it has been reported.
Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it
Defence
By Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP
Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it
Successive Tory governments have opened their wallets and closed their eyes while Russia has infiltrated every aspect of our political and economic life.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace vows to counter space threat from Russia and China
Defence
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace vows to counter space threat from Russia and China
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has vowed to counter threats in space from Russia and China.
Labour demands Ofcom review of Russia Today after watchdog report on Kremlin influence
Culture
Labour demands Ofcom review of Russia Today after watchdog report on Kremlin influence
Labour are calling on broadcast regulator Ofcom to review Russia Today’s license in the wake of a hard-hitting parliamentary report on the Kremlin’s influence in the UK.
Boris Johnson considers new spying law in wake of damning Russia report
Defence
Boris Johnson considers new spying law in wake of damning Russia report
Boris Johnson is considering toughening up Britain’s security laws in the wake of a damning report on its response to the threat posed by Russia.
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
The heavily-trailed Intelligence and Security Committee report into Russia’s role in the UK may have grabbed headlines for its findings on Brexit and the Scottish referendum. But the inquiry also sheds light on a muddled response to the threat posed by Russia which has persisted for decades. Georgina Bailey reports.
PoliticsHome Podcast: The Russia Report decoded
Defence
By PoliticsHome staff
PoliticsHome Podcast: The Russia Report decoded
The long-awaited ‘Russia report’ has finally landed — but after all the hype is it a damp squib?
Donald Trump’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo says ‘well done’ to UK for ‘sovereign’ decision to axe China’s Huawei
Coronavirus
Donald Trump’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo says ‘well done’ to UK for ‘sovereign’ decision to axe China’s Huawei
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has heaped praise on Britain for stripping Chinese telecoms firm Huawei of a role in its 5G network.
China warns UK of Hong Kong ‘consequences’ as Donald Trump’s top diplomat holds talks with Boris Johnson
Defence
China warns UK of Hong Kong ‘consequences’ as Donald Trump’s top diplomat holds talks with Boris Johnson
Britain will “bear the consequences” if it carries on down the “wrong road” on Hong Kong, China has warned.
Downing Street accused of 'wanting to police every aspect of government' as security watchdog row rumbles on
Defence
Downing Street accused of 'wanting to police every aspect of government' as security watchdog row rumbles on
Downing Street has been accused of "wanting to police every aspect of government activity" as the row over chairmanship of a prestigious security committee rumbles on.
MPs slam Ministry of Defence over 'lamentable failure' to deliver crucial armed forces equipment plan
Defence
MPs slam Ministry of Defence over 'lamentable failure' to deliver crucial armed forces equipment plan
A group of influential MPs have hit out at the Ministry of Defence over its "lamentable failure" to deliver a key equipment plan for the UK's armed forces.
Tory MPs tell Boris Johnson Huawei’s role in UK telecoms should end ‘altogether’ as decision looms
Defence
Tory MPs tell Boris Johnson Huawei’s role in UK telecoms should end ‘altogether’ as decision looms
Boris Johnson has been urged to end Chinese firm Huawei’s role in UK telecoms “altogether” as the Government prepares to perform a u-turn on Britain’s 5G network.
Number 10 touts Chris Grayling’s ‘extensive experience’ as he’s nominated for intelligence watchdog
Defence
Number 10 touts Chris Grayling’s ‘extensive experience’ as he’s nominated for intelligence watchdog
Number 10 has talked up former Cabinet minister Chris Grayling’s “extensive range of experience” as he was nominated to sit on Parliament’s powerful intelligence and security committee.
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Defence
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Tory MP Mark Francois has warned the UK's most senior army general that Dominic Cummings will “sort you out his own way” if the Ministry of Defence is not reformed.
Campaigners slam ‘shocking‘ decision to resume UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia a day after imposing sanctions on senior officials
Defence
Campaigners slam ‘shocking‘ decision to resume UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia a day after imposing sanctions on senior officials
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia are set to resume a day after the Government imposed sanctions on senior officials in the country for human rights abuses.
Defence Secretary insists 'no plan' to slash armed forces following reports troop numbers could be cut by a quarter
Defence
Defence Secretary insists 'no plan' to slash armed forces following reports troop numbers could be cut by a quarter
The Defence Secretary has insisted there are "no plans" to slash the armed forces following reports that troop numbers could be cut by as much as a quarter.
Boris Johnson reportedly set for major U-turn over Huawei role in UK 5G network
Defence
Boris Johnson reportedly set for major U-turn over Huawei role in UK 5G network
Boris Johnson is reportedly set to make a major U-turn over the use of Huawei technology in the UK's 5G network.
Theresa May hits out at Boris Johnson for making David Frost national security adviser despite ‘no proven experience’
Defence
Theresa May hits out at Boris Johnson for making David Frost national security adviser despite ‘no proven experience’
Former prime minister Theresa May has hit out at Boris Johnson over his decision to appoint David Frost as the new national security adviser.
Keir Starmer seeks to rebuild Labour armed forces ties with ‘ambitious’ engagement programme
Defence
Keir Starmer seeks to rebuild Labour armed forces ties with ‘ambitious’ engagement programme
Keir Starmer has vowed to “open up Labour again” to Britain’s service personnel and their families.
To tackle racism in the Armed Forces, the MoD must actually understand how racism functions within its ranks
Defence
By Jamie Stone MP
To tackle racism in the Armed Forces, the MoD must actually understand how racism functions within its ranks
If the MoD haven’t got all the evidence at their fingertips to inform their strategy to tackle racism going forward, then there is clearly an awful long way to go.
Just as our Armed Forces work to keep us all safe and secure, we must provide them with the support they deserve
Coronavirus
By Stephen Morgan MP
Just as our Armed Forces work to keep us all safe and secure, we must provide them with the support they deserve
Against the backdrop of the public health emergency and economic crisis, where our Armed Forces continue to go above and beyond in delivering for us, it is important that we deliver for them.
Covid-19 shows that sometimes the worst-case scenario really does happen - we must learn the lessons for defence
Coronavirus
By Julian Lewis MP
Covid-19 shows that sometimes the worst-case scenario really does happen - we must learn the lessons for defence
The coronavirus crisis should serve as a warning not to cut corners when it comes to the safety of our country 
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