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Defence Secretary Criticised For Stopping Army Personnel Giving Evidence On Poor Housing
Defence Secretary Criticised For Stopping Army Personnel Giving Evidence On Poor Housing
Defence
A Conservative MP has criticised Defence Secretary Grant Shapps for preventing army personnel from giving evidence in Parliament about living in poor quality accommodation.
Grant Shapps Has Replaced Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
Defence
Grant Shapps Has Replaced Ben Wallace As Defence Secretary
Ben Wallace Has Resigned As Defence Secretary
Defence
Ben Wallace Has Resigned As Defence Secretary
Military Warned To Urgently Adapt To Climate Change Threats
Environment
Military Warned To Urgently Adapt To Climate Change Threats
Rishi Sunak Says West Would Be Stronger With Ukraine In NATO But Faces Pressure To 'Push Harder'
Defence
Rishi Sunak Says West Would Be Stronger With Ukraine In NATO But Faces Pressure To "Push Harder"
James Cleverly Says 'Cracks Are Emerging' In Russian Support For War
Defence
James Cleverly Says "Cracks Are Emerging" In Russian Support For War
Wagner Mutiny Means “Everything Has Changed” For Russia
Defence
Wagner Mutiny Means “Everything Has Changed” For Russia
The House Live
Fostering competition in the UK's helicopter industry: a pathway to progress Partner content
Defence
By Airbus Helicopters in the UK
Fostering competition in the UK's helicopter industry: a pathway to progress
The West must strengthen support for Ukraine to ensure Putin’s war fails
Defence
By Lubov Chernukhin
The West must strengthen support for Ukraine to ensure Putin’s war fails
Lords Diary – Lord Etherton
Defence
By Lord Etherton
Lords Diary – Lord Etherton
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State of the Conservative Party
State of the Conservative Party
By Tim Bale
Political parties
Church v State: how the Tories and the Bishops began to spar
Church v State: how the Tories and the Bishops began to spar
By Tali Fraser
Social affairs
The James Cleverly interview: 'Trump's particular style can be surprisingly effective'
The James Cleverly interview: "Trump's particular style can be surprisingly effective"
By Tali Fraser
Foreign affairs
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Wagner Mutiny Means “Everything Has Changed” For Russia
Defence
Wagner Mutiny Means “Everything Has Changed” For Russia
An attempted coup against Vladimir Putin by paramilitary organisation Wagner, which came within 120 miles of Moscow over the weekend, means "everything has changed" for the Russian President's grip on power, according to military experts in Westminster.
Chinese police stations in the UK have allegedly been shut down. So, what happens now?
Defence
By Sophie Church
Chinese police stations in the UK have allegedly been shut down. So, what happens now?
Secret Chinese police stations have been found operating in 53 countries across the world. As the government announces that those based in the UK have shut, Sophie Church explores the tactics employed by the Chinese Communist Party to spy on their communities abroad. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
'We are effectively in a war for talent in this country': The First Sea Lord interview
Defence
By Sophie Church
"We are effectively in a war for talent in this country": The First Sea Lord interview
The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key says it is a fascinating time to be part of the Royal Navy. With a need to grow, but recruitment proving challenging, he speaks with Sophie Church about the Navy’s plans to appeal to jobseekers, the changing world order and modernising the service
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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.
Westminster Has United Against Putin After Months Of Scandal And In-Fighting
Defence
Westminster Has United Against Putin After Months Of Scandal And In-Fighting
This week has seen parliamentarians from both sides of the political divide unite in furious condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Defence Secretary Says 'Deeply Irrational' Vladimir Putin Has Broken International Law
Defence
Defence Secretary Says "Deeply Irrational" Vladimir Putin Has Broken International Law
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has reiterated his claim that the Russian President had "gone full tonto" after the country's invasion of Ukraine, and accused him of breaking international law.
Sadiq Khan Calls On Government To Seize London Property Owned By Russian Oligarchs
Communities
Sadiq Khan Calls On Government To Seize London Property Owned By Russian Oligarchs
The Mayor of London is calling for the cronies of President Putin to have their London properties seized by the UK government.
Home Office Grants Visa Extensions To Ukrainians In UK As People In Kyiv Start To Flee Westwards
Defence
Home Office Grants Visa Extensions To Ukrainians In UK As People In Kyiv Start To Flee Westwards
The Home Office will provide temporary visa extensions for Ukrainians in the UK who are here to work, study or visit, as well as offer support to switch to different visa routes.
 
The government must expedite the Economic Crime Bill to irreparably cripple Russia's economy
Defence
By Roman Borisovich
The government must expedite the Economic Crime Bill to irreparably cripple Russia's economy
The UK sanctions announced on Tuesday have been ironically compared to “turning up to a gunfight with a peashooter". The reality is much worse.
Boris Johnson Says 'Our Worst Fears Have Come True' After Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
Defence
Boris Johnson Says "Our Worst Fears Have Come True" After Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
The Prime Minister has promised the West will not allow democracy to be "snuffed out" after President Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine by "land, sea and air".
Boris Johnson Condemns Russian Invasion Of Ukraine And Says Britain Will 'Respond Decisively'
Defence
Boris Johnson Condemns Russian Invasion Of Ukraine And Says Britain Will "Respond Decisively"
The Prime Minister is chairing a emergency Cobra meeting to decide the UK's next response to "horrific attacks" by Russia.
Sanctions won’t stop a war in Ukraine – but they will increase its cost for Putin
Defence
By Leigh Turner
Sanctions won’t stop a war in Ukraine – but they will increase its cost for Putin
The origins of the crisis lie not in Ukraine; but in Russia.
The crisis in Ukraine has exposed our strategic weaknesses
Defence
By Lord Stirrup
The crisis in Ukraine has exposed our strategic weaknesses
Recent events in Ukraine have caused great dismay here in the UK and amongst our friends and allies, and the wider threat to the peace and stability of Europe is obvious.
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