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Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Defence
Lincoln Jopp is the latest Conservative MP whose journey to Westminster was via the Scots Guards. The former soldier believes his bruised party has two years to make itself a serious electoral force again, and warns Nigel Farage that he is "up for the fight".
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
Defence
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
UK Must Apply 'Wartime Mindset' To Energy Policy, Says Nato Official
Defence
UK Must Apply "Wartime Mindset" To Energy Policy, Says Nato Official
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
Opinion
I marched against the Iraq War - but the actions of Stop the War today risk fuelling antisemitism
Culture
By Lord Cryer
I marched against the Iraq War - but the actions of Stop the War today risk fuelling antisemitism
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
Defence
By Lord Dannatt
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
Brexit
By Jill Rutter
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
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Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
Brexit
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Economy
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
By Alex Sobel MP and Lizzi Collinge MP
Political parties
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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.
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.
Defence news
Trump Accepts Invitation For Second State Visit To UK
Defence
Trump Accepts Invitation For Second State Visit To UK
Donald Trump has accepted an invitation for a state visit to the UK and has said he will visit in the near future as he meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Washington.
The UK must act now to support Ukraine’s drone production
Defence
By David Taylor MP and Phil Brickell MP
The UK must act now to support Ukraine’s drone production
What made the Kalashnikov so supremely effective? Its standardised issue, ease of manufacture, reliance on readily available common parts and comparative cheapness.
False-patriot Reform MPs are incapable of standing up for British values
Defence
By Labour MPs Mike Tapp, Will Stone, Helena Dollimore, Fred Thomas and Paul Foster
False-patriot Reform MPs are incapable of standing up for British values
Reform MPs reject British values and spew Kremlin propaganda. The British people will see through their dangerous rhetoric.
Space Must Have 'Proper Role' In Deterring Threats Like Russia
Defence
Space Must Have "Proper Role" In Deterring Threats Like Russia
Space must get a "proper role" in the government's defence strategy, the chair of the UK Space Agency has told PoliticsHome.
PM Announces Defence Spending Will Rise to 2.5% By 2027
Defence
PM Announces Defence Spending Will Rise to 2.5% By 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that defence spending will increase to 2.5 per cent by 2027, after mounting pressure from MPs and US President Donald Trump.
We must act urgently to stop Iran producing a nuclear bomb
Defence
By Jon Pearce MP
We must act urgently to stop Iran producing a nuclear bomb
The UK and its allies are running out of time to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Fast Track Citizenship For Immigrants Who Join British Army, Says Former MI6 Head
Defence
Fast Track Citizenship For Immigrants Who Join British Army, Says Former MI6 Head
The former head of MI6 has suggested the government could fast-track citizenship for immigrants who join the British armed forces to boost military numbers.
Hike defence spending now – and be creative about army recruitment
Defence
By Richard Dearlove
Hike defence spending now – and be creative about army recruitment
The UK must raise defence spending to three per cent of GDP and take bold steps to boost army numbers. Be in no doubt that we are in a security crisis.
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
Defence
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
A former foreign office minister has urged the government to reduce foreign aid spending and put the money saved towards funding the military.
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
Defence
By Jeremy Browne
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
The UK must be clear-headed about what lies in front of us. That includes shifting our emphasis from soft power to hard power.
'Good Chance' There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Defence
"Good Chance" There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Leading economist Paul Johnson believes "there's a good chance we'll have more tax rises" if Keir Starmer decides to significantly raise defence spending.
MoD Gives Military Training To Over A Dozen Countries With Poor Human Rights Records
Defence
MoD Gives Military Training To Over A Dozen Countries With Poor Human Rights Records
The UK has provided military training for more than a dozen countries listed by the government as having poor human rights records.
UK defence spending must rise above three per cent – and quickly
Defence
By Lord Stirrup
UK defence spending must rise above three per cent – and quickly
Recent events in Washington and Munich seem to have convinced a growing number of people that defence budgets across Europe – including here in the UK – are wholly inadequate in light of the serious and proximate threat to the security and stability of our continent.
Defence Secretary Says Ultimately 'Only The US' Can Deter Russia From Attacking Ukraine Again
Defence
Defence Secretary Says Ultimately "Only The US" Can Deter Russia From Attacking Ukraine Again
Only the United States can deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again if peace is negotiated, Defence Secretary John Healey has said, as the UK tries to convince the Trump administration to provide security guarantees in the region.
Trump's Ukraine approach proves the UK must step up to defend a fractured global order
Defence
By Laura Kyrke-Smith MP and Melanie Ward MP
Trump's Ukraine approach proves the UK must step up to defend a fractured global order
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, we witnessed events which have changed the world around us with huge consequences for the UK.
Labour MPs Urge Starmer To Hike Defence Spending Amid Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push
Defence
Labour MPs Urge Starmer To Hike Defence Spending Amid Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push
Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to increase defence spending more swiftly and show leadership on the world stage, as US President Trump pushes for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
British Public Oppose Tax Hikes To Increase Defence Spending, Poll Shows
Defence
British Public Oppose Tax Hikes To Increase Defence Spending, Poll Shows
More people would oppose than support tax rises to pay for an increase in defence spending, YouGov polling has suggested.
We must be clearer with the public about the threat of Russia
Defence
By Fred Thomas
We must be clearer with the public about the threat of Russia
The government is committed to increasing the defence budget, but to bring the public onside they need to be transparent about Russia’s aggression.
Hercules crash: 20 years on, their loss still haunts me
Defence
By Calvin Bailey MP
Hercules crash: 20 years on, their loss still haunts me
On the 30 of January 2005, Royal Air Force Hercules XV179 was shot down whilst on a routine flight from Baghdad.
Defence Manufacturers On Brink Of Administration While Waiting For Strategic Defence Review
Defence
Defence Manufacturers On Brink Of Administration While Waiting For Strategic Defence Review
Small to medium sized defence manufacturers are close to falling into administration, as they wait for the publication of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
The UK should look to support any Syrian requests for Assad's extradition
Defence
By David Taylor MP
The UK should look to support any Syrian requests for Assad's extradition
After half a century of tyranny in Syria, the criminal regime has fallen – and it provides Syrians an opportunity for a better future.
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Coalition for Global Prosperity
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic?
Are you ready for the next pandemic? The UK may not be.
Britain has every right to defend itself from Russia’s aggression
Defence
By Sir Roderic Lyne
Britain has every right to defend itself from Russia’s aggression
Vladimir Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new medium-range missile “in response to the use of American and British long-range weapons on 21 November”.
James Cartlidge: 'Defence should be the number-one priority'
Defence
By Sophie Church
James Cartlidge: 'Defence should be the number-one priority'
With Europe racing to procure arms against the threat of widespread war on the continent, shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge tells Sophie Church the UK risks falling behind. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
EventsAll
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025