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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
AUKUS is much more than just a military agreement
Defence
By Michelle Scrogham
AUKUS is much more than just a military agreement
The Royal Navy is in good hands under General Sir Gwyn Jenkins
Defence
By Lord Sarfraz
The Royal Navy is in good hands under General Sir Gwyn Jenkins
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
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Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Political parties
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Political parties
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Political parties
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
Political parties
The statement Keir Starmer should make
The statement Keir Starmer should make
By Anand Menon
Political parties
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
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
Gobsmacked Tories Dismayed Over Rishi Sunak Leaving D-Day Celebrations Early
Defence
Gobsmacked Tories Dismayed Over Rishi Sunak Leaving D-Day Celebrations Early
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces furious criticism from Conservative Party figures and general election candidates after he left D-Day commemorations on Thursday early to take part in a TV interview in the UK.
Partner content
Defence
By Veterans Aid
VETERANS AID AWARDED £460,000 LOTTERY GRANT
The frontline operational charity Veterans Aid has been awarded a £460,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund in support of its work with veterans in crisis.
One In Ten Military Homes Has Been Plagued With Pest Infestations
Defence
One In Ten Military Homes Has Been Plagued With Pest Infestations
Exclusive: One in ten military homes have suffered from pest infestations since 2022, as the armed forces continue to face a severe staffing crisis after an exodus in personnel.
Rishi Sunak Appeals To Voters To Trust Tories With UK Security
Defence
Rishi Sunak Appeals To Voters To Trust Tories With UK Security
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that only the Conservatives can be trusted with the UK’s national, energy, and economic security in a new plea to keep his party in office.
Lords Diary – Lord Watson
Defence
By Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
Lords Diary – Lord Watson
From Oral Questions on nuclear test veterans, and eschewing tuna melt toasties – to witnessing a defeated politician deliver a speech that is a model of dignity
Procurement Fraud Drives Costs Soaring In Ministry Of Defence
Defence
Procurement Fraud Drives Costs Soaring In Ministry Of Defence
Procurement fraud has sent costs soaring at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), after new figures revealed it had led to 90 per cent of detected fraud value since 2020.
Government Suspects 'Malign Actor' Behind Cyber Attack On Ministry Of Defence
Defence
Government Suspects "Malign Actor" Behind Cyber Attack On Ministry Of Defence
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that the government suspects a "malign actor" was responsible for a cyber attack on a database containing the details of military service personnel.
UKRAINIAN PSYCHOLOGISTS VISIT VETERANS AID Partner content
Defence
By Veterans Aid
UKRAINIAN PSYCHOLOGISTS VISIT VETERANS AID
Former Armed Forces Minister Says UK Must Boost Ukraine Aid For Decisive Victory
Defence
Former Armed Forces Minister Says UK Must Boost Ukraine Aid For Decisive Victory
Recent military aid packages to Ukraine will not be enough to ensure a decisive victory in the war with Russia, former armed forces minister James Heappey has said.
The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory
Defence
By James Heappey MP
The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory
Resolving the stalemate in Congress over the latest US military aid package for Ukraine is a big moment.
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an increase in defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, which he called the "biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation".
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As 'Red Lines' Crossed In Middle East
Defence
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As "Red Lines" Crossed In Middle East
Middle East experts have said that the UK is entering "new territory" in addressing escalating conflict in the region, with Foreign Secretary David Cameron faced with making decisions without precedent.
Tory MPs Want 'Security' To Dominate Their General Election Campaign
Defence
Tory MPs Want "Security" To Dominate Their General Election Campaign
A growing number of Conservative MPs want Downing Street strategists to put "security", including a major pledge to boost defence spending, at the centre of the Tory party's general election campaign.
Calls To Increase Defence Spending Could Clash With Labour's Tight Fiscal Rules
Defence
Calls To Increase Defence Spending Could Clash With Labour's Tight Fiscal Rules
Labour has made a commitment to tight fiscal rules a core part of the offering to voters they hope will propel them to Government at the next general election, but they could make it difficult to deliver an increase to defence spending.
UK Working With Allies To 'Prevent Further Bloodshed' In Middle East
Defence
UK Working With Allies To "Prevent Further Bloodshed" In Middle East
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that while the UK government would not support Israel taking retaliatory actions against Iran after it was hit with missile strikes over the weekend, the UK would continue to work with allies to prevent “further bloodshed.”
Tory MPs Accuse Government Of Sidestepping Defence Spending Tensions
Defence
Tory MPs Accuse Government Of Sidestepping Defence Spending Tensions
A number of Tory MPs are concerned the Government is sidestepping the issue of defence spending, as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to announce policies to bolster strategy rather than resource.
UK Ban On Arms Sales To Israel Could Signal 'Enough Is Enough', Former Senior Diplomat Says
Defence
UK Ban On Arms Sales To Israel Could Signal "Enough Is Enough", Former Senior Diplomat Says
A former UK ambassador to the Middle East has said that a ban on arms sales to Israel would be “symbolic” rather than effective in cutting off Israel's weapons supply, but could “give cover” for the US to implement their own sales ban.
Brexit could give a Labour government a stronger hand in global peace-making
Defence
By Jonathan Powell
Brexit could give a Labour government a stronger hand in global peace-making
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of armed conflicts around the world and in the deaths and suffering they cause in the last five years.
Rishi Sunak Tells MPs 'Work Needs To Be Done' On Defence Production
Defence
Rishi Sunak Tells MPs "Work Needs To Be Done" On Defence Production
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told MPs that the past year had shown that the UK and its allies needed to do more work on defence industrial production.
Investing in national security to drive national prosperity Partner content
Defence
By BAE Systems Plc
Investing in national security to drive national prosperity
In a world of growing instability and geopolitical threats, our armed forces and security services are working hard to keep us safe. They rely on people across the country who are pushing the boundaries of defence technology to provide a critical advantage.
Delivering deployable AI: A must-do for UK defence Partner content
Defence
By Thales UK
Delivering deployable AI: A must-do for UK defence
To take meaningful advantage of AI in the defence environment, solutions must be deployable, relevant to the operational environment, and developed in partnership with the user community
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Creating a safe and secure world, together Partner content
Defence
By Babcock International
Creating a safe and secure world, together
The world is becoming increasingly turbulent – government and industry must work together to secure the UK’s future
'We are actually bloody well leading this thing': The Grant Shapps interview
Defence
By Sophie Church
'We are actually bloody well leading this thing': The Grant Shapps interview
The British army may be shrinking and its nuclear missiles misfiring, but Grant Shapps tells Sophie Church the UK is leading the way on modern warfare. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
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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