Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has told the House of Commons that "cracks are emerging" for Russians' support for the war in Ukraine, after the Vladimir Putin was "exposed" by an attempted coup by paramilitary organisation Wagner.

An attempted coup against Vladimir Putin by paramilitary organisation Wagner, which came within 120 miles of Moscow over the weekend, means "everything has changed" for the Russian President's grip on power, according to military experts in Westminster.

Secret Chinese police stations have been found operating in 53 countries across the world. As the government announces that those based in the UK have shut, Sophie Church explores the tactics employed by the Chinese Communist Party to spy on their communities abroad. Illustration by Tracy Worrall

Two years ago, I chaired the Defence Select Committee’s inquiry into the lived experiences of service women and female veterans. We did not know at that time what a seminal piece of work this would be.

Vladimir Putin needs to know that he has more to lose by continuing this war than with ending it

Writer and consultant John Oxley looks at Britain’s failure to deliver the right equipment for its troops, and concludes there must be rapid improvement if we are to remain a credible military power.

As the Armed Forces have become smaller in recent decades, with fewer people in the UK having any direct experience of ‘Service life’, knowledge and understanding of the role that service families play in supporting operational effectiveness has receded.

Armed Forces Day offers  a chance for the people of Britain to show their  support for those who make up the Armed Forces community. Ceremonial events will be held – indeed funding will be made available to facilitate them. But behind the pomp and pageantry there remains a cohort of veterans  with very little to celebrate. CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy discusses support for a section of the AF community that may not be saluting  on June 24th. 

 

Ukraine’s demands for material support will not just continue unabated but are likely to increase dramatically

In an occasional series, staff from Parliament’s libraries give The House choice nuggets from the archives. This week, Patrick Vollmer, House of Lords librarian and director of library services, looks at the size of the army

Finally, the impending dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are making the headlines. When the “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton quits Google – speaking out about the risks it poses to human civilisation – we should listen.

Today world leaders meet to discuss how best to support Ukraine’s recovery, even while the conflict itself continues.

The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key says it is a fascinating time to be part of the Royal Navy. With a need to grow, but recruitment proving challenging, he speaks with Sophie Church about the Navy’s plans to appeal to jobseekers, the changing world order and modernising the service

In virtually every aspect of our lives, law has a role to play; and war is no exception.

From record-breaking late night sittings – with remarkable endurance skills – to becoming a 'national treasure'

What is it like to transition from military service to being an MP? Tali Fraser meets parliamentarians from the network of veterans in Westminster to talk camaraderie, slang and safety concerns

If we needed reminding why standing against Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is so vital, it was provided on 6 June when the Nova Kakhovka dam, 20 miles east of the city of Kherson, collapsed.

Shadow defence secretary John Healey is determined to do better by our armed forces. He tells Tali Fraser it’s time for Britain to reboot defence plans, improve spending and restore the nation’s moral contract with its military. Photography by Wilde Fry

CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy's recent interactions on the international stage have caused him to reflect on both the universality and complexity of individual nations' post-service problems - and the need to take a 'bottom up' approach to resolving them.

Despite turbulent times, I believe Britain should still aspire to be a leading power and a global force for good. Not out of some unchecked idealism, but because building a better and fairer world is vital to our own best interests. But doing that requires change: better political leadership, a reinvigorated approach, and a new spirit of internationalism.

On 13 March 2023, it was an auspicious day for the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. In the warm spring sunshine of a San Diego shipyard, the leaders of our three nations gathered by the dockside to announce the next stage of the AUKUS partnership.

His Majesty has ascended the throne in an increasingly volatile period. Threats from autocratic states will dominate the coming decades; with Russia’s savage and illegal war in Ukraine, volatility in the Western Balkans and within allied nations, and China threatening our freedoms, security and prosperity.

More than 300 people have been evacuated by the UK from Sudan as part of British efforts to help people escape the region following the outbreak of violence, Downing Street has confirmed.

In 2017, as a foreign office minister, I proposed 3 Commando Brigade should protect the key port of Hudaydah in Yemen under a UN mandate, allowing its huge port cranes to offload vital aid for the millions caught up in the civil war.