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13 Mar Defence

Global Britain is in retreat – we must assert our soft power and invest in our armed forces

The United Kingdom is interdependent, interwoven, and inextricably linked to the rest of the world in our challenges, opportunities and responsibilities. This is a principle leaders of our great nation should understand and live-by. The notion that we can be masters of our own destiny by ignoring these truths is pure fantasy.

12 Jan Defence

UK defence policy must adapt in the face of new challenges

The United Kingdom enters 2023 facing some of the most serious security circumstances since the Cold War.

14 Apr 2021 Defence

Government must rethink Army cuts amid growing threat from Russia

Labour wants to hold the Prime Minister to his manifesto pledge and will force a vote in Parliament, calling on the government to rethink its plans to cut our Armed Forces.

01 Apr 2021 Defence

Increase in defence spending is needed to combat growing threat of Russia and China

Even with an extra £16.4 billion announced in the Integrated Review spread over the next four years, defence spending will be nowhere near the 3 per cent of GDP recommended by the Defence Committee.

01 Apr 2021 Brexit

The Integrated Review offers a hint into the UK’s future priorities

The Defence Command Paper published on 22 March) offers a glimpse into the UK’s defence doctrine over the coming decade. The Prime Minister has outlined that the Indo-Pacific region will become a focal point for military operations.

24 Mar 2021 Defence

Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Breaking Promise Not To Cut Armed Forces

Sir Keir Starmer said Boris Johnson "can't be trusted to protect our armed forces," after the integrated review will see troop numbers fall "to its lowest level in 300 years”.

21 Mar 2021 Defence

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Refuses To Deny Reports That Troop Numbers Will Be Cut By Almost 10,000

The Defence Secretary said the Armed Forces needed to adapt to "changing threats" as he refused to deny that troop numbers could be slashed.

19 Mar 2021 Foreign affairs

The Integrated Review should be a chance to promote British values – so why are we scrapping the 0.7% promise on aid?

Covid-19 has exposed the extreme vulnerabilities of health systems around the world. For Britain to cut its aid rather than increase it at this desperate time is frankly extraordinary.

19 Mar 2021 Coronavirus

Can the Prime Minister get away with legal gymnastics on cuts to the aid budget?

While cutting international development spending may be unpopular with parts of the Tory backbenches and charities, without concerted public pressure the government may be able to avoid legislative action

17 Mar 2021 Defence

Save the Children's response to UK Government's Integrated Review

16 Mar 2021 Defence

UK's Nuclear Weapon Stockpile Set To Expand By More Than 40% Following Fresh Defence Review

Downing Street are set to scrap a policy aimed at the gradual disarmament of nuclear weapons following a major review into the UK's defence capabilities.

09 Feb 2021 Defence

Without being credibly costed, the Integrated Review risks reducing Britain’s foreign policy to ‘virtue signalling and symbolism’

I fear the absence of a credible Defence and Equipment Plan could risk the Integrated Review immediately unravelling.

24 Nov 2020 Defence

With no concrete proposals, we must ensure increased defence spending will not be wasted

In an era of British retreat spearheaded by this most shortsighted government, collaboration with international partners must be championed. It's time we became an internationalist military leader once again.

09 Nov 2020 Defence

Our Armed Forces cannot be let down again

The defence secretary must match his commitments with resources and publish the Integrated Review alongside a multi-year funding settlement

09 Nov 2020 Defence

I had high hopes for the Integrated Review. Then the wheels came off

If Britain is to project on the world stage and protect at home, the review must be foreign policy led, not Treasury driven

07 Sep 2020 Defence

The UK must now concentrate on unseen destabilising forces for the Integrated Review

The UK is at a crossroads. After almost 50 years of membership, it will leave the European Union and begin a new chapter. From 1 January 2021 , Great Britain will no longer be part of a 28 strong political union – the second largest economy in the world, and the world’s largest trading bloc – but instead a small, sovereign, archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean.

17 Aug 2020 Defence

The Integrated Review must clarify the UK’s approach to security and our position on the world stage

The defence committee urge the Government to provide greater transparency surrounding who is involved in the Integrated Review and how different aspects will be structured and sequenced.

26 Jul 2020 Defence

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace vows to counter space threat from Russia and China

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has vowed to counter threats in space from Russia and China.

15 Jul 2020 Defence

MPs slam Ministry of Defence over 'lamentable failure' to deliver crucial armed forces equipment plan

A group of influential MPs have hit out at the Ministry of Defence over its "lamentable failure" to deliver a key equipment plan for the UK's armed forces.

06 Jul 2020 Defence

Defence Secretary insists 'no plan' to slash armed forces following reports troop numbers could be cut by a quarter

The Defence Secretary has insisted there are "no plans" to slash the armed forces following reports that troop numbers could be cut by as much as a quarter.