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Boris Johnson Warns Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Would Be “Disastrous” And “Bloody”
Boris Johnson Warns Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Would Be “Disastrous” And “Bloody”
Defence
Boris Johnson has issued a warning to Russian president Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would result in a “painful, violent and bloody” conflict.
The Troubles Legacy Bill Is Delayed Again And May Not Become Law Until Summer
Defence
The Troubles Legacy Bill Is Delayed Again And May Not Become Law Until Summer
MoD Accused Of 'Failing To Deliver Justice' After Confirming Sex Assault Cases Will Stay In Military Courts
Defence
MoD Accused Of "Failing To Deliver Justice" After Confirming Sex Assault Cases Will Stay In Military Courts
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is 'Political'
Environment
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is "Political"
Weaponisation Of Space Is “Extremely Worrying”, Warns Defence Committee Chair
Defence
Weaponisation Of Space Is “Extremely Worrying”, Warns Defence Committee Chair
Security Minister Says Terror Plots Have Shifted Towards 'Self-Radicalised' Individuals
Defence
Security Minister Says Terror Plots Have Shifted Towards "Self-Radicalised" Individuals
Defence Secretary Says Soldiers' Use Of Sex Workers Is 'Deeply Concerning' Amid Kenya Murder Allegations
Defence
Defence Secretary Says Soldiers' Use Of Sex Workers Is "Deeply Concerning" Amid Kenya Murder Allegations
The House Live
Russia has sold the West the dummy over Ukraine
Defence
By Keir Giles
Russia has sold the West the dummy over Ukraine
Britain must do more to deter Russian aggression – diplomacy and sanctions are not enough
Defence
By Bernard Jenkin MP
Britain must do more to deter Russian aggression – diplomacy and sanctions are not enough
Anniversary brings meeting of minds over veterans affairs Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
Anniversary brings meeting of minds over veterans affairs
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Grant Shapps Insists Boris Johnson 'Didn't Organise' Lockdown Birthday Party
Grant Shapps Insists Boris Johnson "Didn't Organise" Lockdown Birthday Party
Coronavirus
Backbench Tories Warn Of 'Last Days Of Rome' For Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Police Inquiry
Backbench Tories Warn Of "Last Days Of Rome" For Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Police Inquiry
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Is Urgently Rallying Support From MPs As Bombshell Parties Report Looms
Boris Johnson Is Urgently Rallying Support From MPs As Bombshell Parties Report Looms
Political parties
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Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is 'Political'
Environment
Refugee Charities Say Claim Safe Routes For Asylum Seekers Wouldn't Stop Criminal Gangs Is "Political"
There is no evidence that creating safe routes from France for asylum seekers would encourage criminal gangs to keep smuggling people across the Channel, charities have told PoliticsHome.
Remembering the past, fighting for the future: The Ben Wallace Interview
Defence
By Kate Proctor
Remembering the past, fighting for the future: The Ben Wallace Interview
Whether he is confronting attitudes towards women in the forces, or looking at space for the next military innovation, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is on a mission to modernise. As the straight-talking former army captain prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday he explains why this November will be harder than most for those who served in Afghanistan. Kate Proctor reports.
The education of a generation of girls and thwarting of al-Qaeda means Britain's role in Afghanistan was worthwhile
Defence
By Jack Straw
The education of a generation of girls and thwarting of al-Qaeda means Britain's role in Afghanistan was worthwhile
A few months after the mid-November 2001 defeat of the Taliban, I made the first of many trips to this benighted country.
Defence news
Armed Forces Day reminds us of the debt we owe to our brave forces
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Armed Forces Day reminds us of the debt we owe to our brave forces
Armed Forces Day is a great opportunity to pay tribute to the bravest men and women in our constituencies.
Confusion Reigns Over 'Royal Yacht' Costs After MoD Contradicts No.10 Over Who Is Paying
Defence
Confusion Reigns Over 'Royal Yacht' Costs After MoD Contradicts No.10 Over Who Is Paying
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has stirred up further confusion over who will fund Britain’s new national flagship after he told MPs his department was footing the bill — despite No. 10 claiming the funding arrangements hadn’t been decided.
UK Denies Russian Claims It Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy Vessel In Black Sea
Defence
UK Denies Russian Claims It Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy Vessel In Black Sea
The UK has refuted claims from the Russian military that it fired warning shots at a British warship in the Black Sea.
Defence minister Leo Docherty: 'Northern Ireland is complicated. If it was easy, we would have done it already'
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Defence minister Leo Docherty: "Northern Ireland is complicated. If it was easy, we would have done it already"
Leo Docherty, former army captain and minister for defence people and veterans, is bristling with energy and ideas for the armed forces. If only he can figure out who’s going to pay for the Royal Yacht replacement. Georgina Bailey joins him on a trip to Cardiff to see them in action
Visa fees should be waived for all UK armed forces personnel and their families
Defence
By Jamie Stone MP
Visa fees should be waived for all UK armed forces personnel and their families
Excessive fees have prevented many brave veterans from taking up their right to settle in the UK with their families. They deserve better.
We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics Partner content
Health
By Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics
Covid-19 has demonstrated that health crises do not pop up overnight, and they do not respect borders. If we are to truly improve health security, we cannot abandon a collective global approach
Government must resolve AI ethical issues in the Integrated Review
Defence
By Lord Clement-Jones
Government must resolve AI ethical issues in the Integrated Review
The opportunities and risks involved with the development of AI and other digital technologies and use of data loom large in the 4 key areas of the Strategic Framework of the Integrated Review.
The Overseas Operations Bill fails to protect our armed forces
Defence
By John Healey MP
The Overseas Operations Bill fails to protect our armed forces
Ministers treated any criticism to the Overseas Operations Bill as hostile opposition. As a result it fails to protect British forces personnel serving overseas from vexatious litigation and repeat investigations.
The armed forces have risen magnificently to Covid - Parliament mustn't waste this opportunity to repay them
Defence
By James Sunderland MP
The armed forces have risen magnificently to Covid - Parliament mustn't waste this opportunity to repay them
As the Armed Forces Bill weaves its way through Parliament, MPs must make the most of this vital opportunity to reflect on the strengths and needs of our armed forces by ensuring that this new legislation is fit for purpose
Ministers must listen to service community concerns on the Armed Forces Bill
Defence
By Stephen Morgan MP
Ministers must listen to service community concerns on the Armed Forces Bill
The Armed Forces Bill Select Committee publishes its report today following a month-long inquiry. While cross-party colleagues and I have welcomed the broad intent of the bill, its shortcomings risk undermining the government’s lofty promises to our service communities.
Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer Quits Government Claiming It Has 'Abandoned' NI Soldiers
Defence
Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer Quits Government Claiming It Has "Abandoned" NI Soldiers
Veterans' minister and ex-army captain Johnny Mercer has left the government this evening with a stinging resignation letter claiming the government had let down soldiers who served in the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Government must rethink Army cuts amid growing threat from Russia
Defence
By John Healey MP
Government must rethink Army cuts amid growing threat from Russia
Labour wants to hold the Prime Minister to his manifesto pledge and will force a vote in Parliament, calling on the government to rethink its plans to cut our Armed Forces.
We need a comprehensive security strategy fit for 21st century threats
Defence
By Wera Hobhouse MP
We need a comprehensive security strategy fit for 21st century threats
Current and future threats are not what they used to be. We owe it to the people whose lives have been tragically cut short by Covid, to ensure that when disaster strikes again, we are prepared.
Increase in defence spending is needed to combat growing threat of Russia and China
Defence
By Julian Lewis MP
Increase in defence spending is needed to combat growing threat of Russia and China
Even with an extra £16.4 billion announced in the Integrated Review spread over the next four years, defence spending will be nowhere near the 3 per cent of GDP recommended by the Defence Committee.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Breaking Promise Not To Cut Armed Forces
Defence
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Breaking Promise Not To Cut Armed Forces
Sir Keir Starmer said Boris Johnson "can't be trusted to protect our armed forces," after the integrated review will see troop numbers fall "to its lowest level in 300 years”.
As the threat changes so must we. The Integrated Review will ensure our Armed Forces are fit for the future
Defence
By Baroness Goldie
As the threat changes so must we. The Integrated Review will ensure our Armed Forces are fit for the future
By transforming defence we will guarantee that resilience remains our watchword in the years ahead
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Refuses To Deny Reports That Troop Numbers Will Be Cut By Almost 10,000
Defence
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Refuses To Deny Reports That Troop Numbers Will Be Cut By Almost 10,000
The Defence Secretary said the Armed Forces needed to adapt to "changing threats" as he refused to deny that troop numbers could be slashed.
Calls For Civilian Courts To Deal With Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases Involving The Military, After Damning Evidence
Defence
Calls For Civilian Courts To Deal With Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases Involving The Military, After Damning Evidence
Legal experts have made fresh calls for the armed forces to send rape and sexual assault cases to civilian courts rather than military police and courts, after a litany of long delays, inexperienced staff and a wider culture of hostility towards victims were revealed.
Defence
By Save the Children
Save the Children's response to UK Government's Integrated Review
UK's Nuclear Weapon Stockpile Set To Expand By More Than 40% Following Fresh Defence Review
Defence
UK's Nuclear Weapon Stockpile Set To Expand By More Than 40% Following Fresh Defence Review
Downing Street are set to scrap a policy aimed at the gradual disarmament of nuclear weapons following a major review into the UK's defence capabilities.
Leaders must learn from the mistakes of the past to help female recruits in future
Defence
By Sarah Atherton MP
Leaders must learn from the mistakes of the past to help female recruits in future
When I became the MP for Wrexham in 2019, the most striking thing for me were the similarities between Parliament and the military.
Women Soldiers Forced To Use Socks and Paper As Period Products While On Tour, MPs told
Defence
Women Soldiers Forced To Use Socks and Paper As Period Products While On Tour, MPs told
Women in the military have turned to using socks and bits of paper when they get their period on tour because the army does not supply them with sanitary products, a committee of MPs has heard.
Smart technology empowering smart people Partner content
Defence
By Leidos
Smart technology empowering smart people
The emerging threats in the security and defence world are a lot harder to predict, manage or address than conventional armies.
We have a rare opportunity to ensure the Armed Forces Bill delivers the very best for our service personnel
Defence
By Stephen Morgan MP
We have a rare opportunity to ensure the Armed Forces Bill delivers the very best for our service personnel
The unique legislative journey of the Armed Forces Bill gives us another chance to address issues such as pay, compensation and employment, where current deficiencies risk creating a race to the bottom on service standards.
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2022
Online
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Women into Leadership Cardiff
2022
Online
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Neurodiversity at Work: Thinking Differently & Supporting Unique Talents
2022
London & Online
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Women’s Safety
2022
Online
Women’s Safety