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PM Praises Western Unity Ahead Of Further Ukraine Peace Talks
PM Praises Western Unity Ahead Of Further Ukraine Peace Talks
Defence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said there is a "real sense of unity" among Western leaders as they prepare for further talks with the US in the coming days over military protection for Ukraine.
Western Security Guarantees Could Include 'Building A Stronger Ukrainian Military'
Defence
Western Security Guarantees Could Include "Building A Stronger Ukrainian Military"
Keir Starmer To Join Zelensky's Meeting With Trump In Washington
Defence
Keir Starmer To Join Zelensky's Meeting With Trump In Washington
Defence Secretary 'Deeply Uncomfortable' With Super Injunction Over Afghan Data Leak
Defence
Defence Secretary "Deeply Uncomfortable" With Super Injunction Over Afghan Data Leak
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Councils Fail To Implement Government Policy On Housing Veterans
Defence
Councils Fail To Implement Government Policy On Housing Veterans
Opinion
National security is a shared mission Partner content
Defence
By Lockheed Martin
National security is a shared mission
Iran has been the loser in this conflict – but its isolated leader may still reject a deal
Defence
By Jack Straw
Iran has been the loser in this conflict – but its isolated leader may still reject a deal
The crucial role of SMEs in the UK’s defence and security landscape Partner content
Defence
By Thales UK
The crucial role of SMEs in the UK’s defence and security landscape
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How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
Political parties
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
By Total Politics Impact
Social affairs
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
By Jim Murphy
Political parties
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Home affairs
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
With Europe preparing for war, the UK space commander, Major General Paul Tedman tells Sophie Church it is ‘highly likely’ the first assault on Britain will be in space
Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
Defence
Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
As the UK ramps up defence spending, head of drone manufacturer Anduril Richard Drake tells Sophie Church the company is offering an alternative to how we fight wars and pay for them. Photography by Dinendra Haria
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.
Defence news
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are 'Just Not Good Enough'
Defence
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are "Just Not Good Enough"
John Healey said the UK’s military capabilities are “just not good enough” in his first appearance before the defence committee since becoming the Secretary of State for Defence.
UK Faces 'Huge, Huge Problem' If Trump Doesn't Honour NATO Responsibilities
Defence
UK Faces "Huge, Huge Problem" If Trump Doesn't Honour NATO Responsibilities
Liberal Democrat MP Mike Martin, who sits on the defence committee, has warned that the UK and Europe face a "huge, huge problem" if president elect Donald Trump doesn't support a NATO ally against Russian aggression.
When the elephant in the room is a success story Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
When the elephant in the room is a success story
It is now six years since the redevelopment of the charity Veterans Aid's New Belvedere House 'hostel' was completed – a facility that has broken the mould in terms of transforming homeless veterans’ lives. At a time when so many aspects of social care and wellbeing are under pressure CEO Professor Hugh Milroy asks why standout successes are often overlooked – particularly when their effectiveness has clear implications for the future.
Ukraine Should Drop Notes Onto Battlefield Urging North Korean Soldiers To Defect, Says Peer
Defence
Ukraine Should Drop Notes Onto Battlefield Urging North Korean Soldiers To Defect, Says Peer
Ukraine should drop notes to North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia guaranteeing them South Korean citizenship should they defect, a sanctioned peer has said.
Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Is 'Sure' Government Will Pay Attention To Israeli Jet Court Case
Defence
Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Is "Sure" Government Will Pay Attention To Israeli Jet Court Case
Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Emily Thornberry expects the Government to pay close attention to an upcoming Dutch legal verdict on the sale of parts used to make Israel's F-35 jets.
Changes To Pensions Could Affect Army Retention, Rachel Reeves Warned
Defence
Changes To Pensions Could Affect Army Retention, Rachel Reeves Warned
Members of the British Armed Forces have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that changes to pensions in the Budget would damage the military's “trust” in government and make it harder to keep hold of personnel.
Labour MP Calls For 'Sense Of Urgency' In Stepping Up Support For Ukraine
Defence
Labour MP Calls For "Sense Of Urgency" In Stepping Up Support For Ukraine
Labour MP Tim Roca has said that support for Ukraine needs to be “stepped up” urgently as the war enters a “new phase”.
Our Armed Forces veterans deserve peace. We have a duty to help them find it Partner content
Defence
By Help for Heroes
Our Armed Forces veterans deserve peace. We have a duty to help them find it
Every day, five people leave the Armed Forces due to illness or injury − left to face an often-uncertain future. We have a moral responsibility to ensure every veteran lives well after service
Ukraine must not be held back from using Storm Shadow missiles
Defence
By Gordon McKee MP
Ukraine must not be held back from using Storm Shadow missiles
Checking into my hotel in Kyiv last week, I was given a handout explaining what to do in the event of an air raid. I’m here for an international conference, I thought to myself – that’s not something I’ll have to worry about.
Tax The Financial Sector To Pay For Protecting Undersea Cables, Says Former Cabinet Minister
Defence
Tax The Financial Sector To Pay For Protecting Undersea Cables, Says Former Cabinet Minister
The financial sector should be taxed to pay for protecting the UK’s underwater cables that transmit billions of pieces of data including online transactions, a former Cabinet minister has said.
Spend on defence, not scrapping the two child benefit cap
Defence
By Lord Walney
Spend on defence, not scrapping the two child benefit cap
Beset by competing demands for action, President Kennedy famously told his party: “Others may confine themselves to debate, discussion, and that ultimate luxury – free advice. Our responsibility is one of decision – for to govern is to choose.”
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.
How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing
With the appointment of a new veterans minister and change of government, CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy reflects on how mistakes can be rectified, and effective ex-service support measures integrated into wider social care.
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.
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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".
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
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Parliament's People Awards
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Parliament's People Awards