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Minister Defends Government Cyber-Security Practices After Liz Truss Hacking Claims
Minister Defends Government Cyber-Security Practices After Liz Truss Hacking Claims
Defence
Conservative MP and government minister Mark Spencer has insisted that ministers are warned against using personal phones for official business after Liz Truss was reportedly targeted by Russian hackers.
Defence Minister Says He Would Quit Government If Department Spending Is Cut
Defence
Defence Minister Says He Would Quit Government If Department Spending Is Cut
Putin's Nuclear Weapons Warnings Are 'Chilling', UK Foreign Minister Says
Defence
Putin's Nuclear Weapons Warnings Are "Chilling", UK Foreign Minister Says
Tobias Ellwood Says Boris Johnson Has “More Chance Of Becoming A Bond Villain” Than NATO Chief
Defence
Tobias Ellwood Says Boris Johnson Has “More Chance Of Becoming A Bond Villain” Than NATO Chief
Ex-Naval Chief Warns Of Nuclear War With Russia Without Defence Spending Increases
Defence
Ex-Naval Chief Warns Of Nuclear War With Russia Without Defence Spending Increases
Defence Secretary Warns “The Threat Is Changing” And Calls For More Defence Spending
Defence
Defence Secretary Warns “The Threat Is Changing” And Calls For More Defence Spending
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
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The National Security Bill will give us the tools needed to counter modern threats
Defence
By Baroness Manningham-Buller
The National Security Bill will give us the tools needed to counter modern threats
The Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme has brought deeper understanding of our services across the House
Defence
By James Gray MP
The Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme has brought deeper understanding of our services across the House
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Defence
By Raytheon UK
How we are building digital knowledge and inspiring cyber careers
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Tories Question Whether Rishi Sunak Will Ever Toughen Strike Rules
Tories Question Whether Rishi Sunak Will Ever Toughen Strike Rules
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After Ukraine, Britain’s defence plans need a reboot
Defence
By Lord Coaker
After Ukraine, Britain’s defence plans need a reboot
There are key moments in history when everything changes. The geopolitical landscape is forged by these moments – the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the Cuban missile crisis, the fall of the Berlin Wall, or 9/11.
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
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.
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It’s time to increase UK defence spending to 3 per cent
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood MP
It’s time to increase UK defence spending to 3 per cent
It’s time to review our defence posture and increase our defence spending.
Government's Hope To House Refugees In Sanctioned Oligarch Mansions Faces Legal Delays
Defence
Government's Hope To House Refugees In Sanctioned Oligarch Mansions Faces Legal Delays
Michael Gove's plan to seize mansions in the UK owned by sanctioned Russian oligarchs and use them to temporarily house Ukrainian refugees is facing legal delays.
The new Conservative Friends of Ukraine group is a way for parliamentarians and allies to stand with those under Russian attack
Defence
By John Whittingdale MP
The new Conservative Friends of Ukraine group is a way for parliamentarians and allies to stand with those under Russian attack
No-one who heard President Volodymyr Zelensky’s historic address to Parliament last week could fail to have been moved by his words.
From sanctions to blacklisting and collecting evidence of war crimes, there is much the UK can do to assist Ukraine
Defence
By Lord Alton
From sanctions to blacklisting and collecting evidence of war crimes, there is much the UK can do to assist Ukraine
During his remarkable address to members of both Houses, President Volodymyr Zelensky urged us to use every possible means to help Ukrainians defend their sovereignty and to treat Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime as the terrorist state it has become.
Defence Minister Doesn't Know How Russian Ambassador 'Sleeps At Night' After Ukrainian Theatre Bombing
Defence
Defence Minister Doesn't Know How Russian Ambassador "Sleeps At Night" After Ukrainian Theatre Bombing
Defence Minister James Heappey said he doesn't know how the Russian ambassador to the United Nations sleeps at night after he denied that the Kremlin was to blame for the bombing of a Ukrainian theatre where hundreds of civilians were sheltering.
The threat from a nuclear Russia requires global focus on a diplomatic way out of conflict in Ukraine
Defence
By Lord Browne of Ladyton
The threat from a nuclear Russia requires global focus on a diplomatic way out of conflict in Ukraine
We are at a critical moment in Euro-Atlantic security. The unthinkable and unjustifiable horror of Russia’s invasion of its peaceful neighbour, Ukraine, is a reality.
Putin’s dangerous Holocaust distortion skews both present and past
Defence
By Olivia Marks-Woldman OBE
Putin’s dangerous Holocaust distortion skews both present and past
Vladimir Putin’s brutal acts of aggression against the Ukrainian people is being met with a firm response by the West.
Boris Johnson Says Russia-Ukraine Conflict Is “Turning Into Something We Have Not Seen In Decades”
Defence
Boris Johnson Says Russia-Ukraine Conflict Is “Turning Into Something We Have Not Seen In Decades”
Boris Johnson told Cabinet on Tuesday that the Ukraine conflict had turned into “something we have not seen for decades”.
Ukrainian Defence Lead Warns Putin Is Already Attacking The West And Will Not Stop At Ukraine
Defence
Ukrainian Defence Lead Warns Putin Is Already Attacking The West And Will Not Stop At Ukraine
Ukraine’s defence attaché in London has warned the UK government that Vladimir Putin will not stop at Ukraine if he manages to take over the country, and that a war against Nato is already underway.
Javid Warns Putin A Russian 'Toecap' In Nato Territory Would Mean War
Defence
Javid Warns Putin A Russian "Toecap" In Nato Territory Would Mean War
Sajid Javid has warned Moscow that any military encroachment into Nato territory would be tantamount to declaring war on the western alliance and provoke a "significant" response.
Boris Johnson Urged To Act In 'Days Not Months' On Oligarch Money in London
Defence
Boris Johnson Urged To Act In "Days Not Months" On Oligarch Money in London
Labour has demanded that Boris Johnson enforces new laws to prevent money laundering by Vladimir Putin’s cronies in London within "days not months" as MPs gather to debate the Economic Crime Bill in Parliament today.

The Sunday Lunch: Government Resists Ukrainian Calls For No Fly Zone
Defence
The Sunday Lunch: Government Resists Ukrainian Calls For No Fly Zone
The government is sticking with its refusal to push for a no fly zone over Ukraine despite the war-torn country's president warning Russian bombs will kill many innocent people without Nato action.
Imposing A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would 'Give Succour' To Putin's Lies, Says Raab
Defence
Imposing A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would 'Give Succour' To Putin's Lies, Says Raab
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said a no-fly zone over war-torn Ukraine would only serve to help Vladimir Putin's campaign of disinformation, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Nato to step up its response.
'Boris Johnson Is Leaving My Family To Die': Ukrainians Fear Time Is Running Out For The UK To Ease Refugee Rules
Communities
"Boris Johnson Is Leaving My Family To Die": Ukrainians Fear Time Is Running Out For The UK To Ease Refugee Rules
Ukrainians fleeing from Russia's invasion have called on the government to act quickly to save people's lives as fighting intensifies.
The PoliticsHome Podcast Is Back – Introducing The Rundown: A Weekly Look At The Biggest Stories In Westminster
Defence
The PoliticsHome Podcast Is Back – Introducing The Rundown: A Weekly Look At The Biggest Stories In Westminster
On this week's episode of The Rundown — how is Westminster responding to the crisis in Ukraine? Should the UK be doing more for refugees fleeing the conflict? What does the Economic Crime Bill mean for Russian oligarchs?
Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has been a wake-up call for Nato
Defence
By Lord King
Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has been a wake-up call for Nato
At a time when the world is struggling with a disastrous global pandemic and recognising the vital need to work together to meet the increasing threat of climate change, it is impossible to exaggerate the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ben Wallace Warns Putin May “Indiscriminately Carpet Bomb” Ukrainian Cities
Defence
Ben Wallace Warns Putin May “Indiscriminately Carpet Bomb” Ukrainian Cities
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “brutality” in Ukraine is set to “only get worse” as the conflict enters its seventh day.
Dominic Raab Rules Out No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Despite Zelenskyy Appeal
Defence
Dominic Raab Rules Out No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Despite Zelenskyy Appeal
Dominic Raab said the international community has “decided against” operating a no-fly zone over Ukraine despite calls from the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Priti Patel Criticised For “Confusion” Over Ukrainian Refugee Plans
Defence
Priti Patel Criticised For “Confusion” Over Ukrainian Refugee Plans
Priti Patel has faced criticism in the Commons for the lack of clarity following her announcement that 100,000 additional Ukrainian refugees will be able to come to the UK under government plans.
The British state must be transformed to meet the threats we face
Defence
By Bernard Jenkin MP
The British state must be transformed to meet the threats we face
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have observed years of Western failure to react to Russian encroachments and Chinese anti-democratic influence.
Ben Wallace Says Liz Truss Was Wrong To Back Brits Fighting In Ukraine
Defence
Ben Wallace Says Liz Truss Was Wrong To Back Brits Fighting In Ukraine
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has said that only “trained military personnel” should travel to fight in Ukraine, despite Liz Truss suggesting she would support British people joining so-called "International Brigades".
UK Sanctions Explained: How The West Plan To Squeeze Russia's Economy
Defence
UK Sanctions Explained: How The West Plan To Squeeze Russia's Economy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to "hit Russia very hard" following their invasion of Ukraine, but what do the UK sanctions look like, and what will they do to the Russian economy?
EU Plans To Send Weapons To Ukraine After Putin Escalates Nuclear Threat
Defence
EU Plans To Send Weapons To Ukraine After Putin Escalates Nuclear Threat
The European Union has announced it will begin shipping weapons to Ukraine after President Putin ordered nuclear forces to increase readinesss.
Foreign Secretary 'Absolutely' Backs Brits Who Want To Join Ukraine's Armed Resistance
Defence
Foreign Secretary "Absolutely" Backs Brits Who Want To Join Ukraine's Armed Resistance
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave her backing to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's calls for people from around the world to join "International Brigades" to support their fight against Russia.
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