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Is Britain’s defence policy strong enough to face modern challenges?
Defence
By Baroness Anelay
Is Britain’s defence policy strong enough to face modern challenges?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the defence priorities and capabilities of European countries into stark focus. The United Kingdom is playing a critical role in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself, building on the success of Operation Orbital, a British training mission in Ukraine launched in 2015 in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
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
The former head of the Navy has accused the government of a repeated failure to spend enough on defence, and believes this has increased the chances of nuclear war with Russia.
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.
Defence Committee Chair Wants UK Military Assets Sent To Moldova In A Shift To 'A Cold War Mindset'
Foreign affairs
Defence Committee Chair Wants UK Military Assets Sent To Moldova In A Shift To "A Cold War Mindset"
Moldova should be offered UK military assets to protect itself from possible Russian aggression in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood has said.
We must celebrate the apprentices who are helping build our future
Education
By Jack Lopresti MP
We must celebrate the apprentices who are helping build our future
National Apprenticeships Week enables us to spotlight some of the remarkable work being done up and down the country, by apprentices, employers and educators, to equip people of all ages for the workplace of tomorrow.
The MoD must embrace the free, animal-friendly alternative to bearskins Partner content
Environment
By People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
The MoD must embrace the free, animal-friendly alternative to bearskins
The data is clear, British people are overwhelmingly opposed to wearing fur yet the Ministry of Defence refuses to modernise the bearskin caps of the Queen's Guard. With equally-effective synthetic materials readily available, the solution is obvious - it's time to make this British icon cruelty-free.
MoD Accused Of 'Failing To Deliver Justice' After Confirming Sex Assault Cases Will Stay In Military Courts
Defence
MoD Accused Of "Failing To Deliver Justice" After Confirming Sex Assault Cases Will Stay In Military Courts
Cases of sexual harassment and rape involving serving soldiers will continue to be heard in the military courts, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed following an inquiry into how women are treated in the armed forces.
Defence Secretary Says Soldiers' Use Of Sex Workers Is 'Deeply Concerning' Amid Kenya Murder Allegations
Defence
Defence Secretary Says Soldiers' Use Of Sex Workers Is "Deeply Concerning" Amid Kenya Murder Allegations
Exclusive: The military needs to ask whether it turned a blind eye to the impact of soldiers using sex workers in poor countries, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said – while speaking about the murder of Kenyan mother Agnes Wanjiru.
Defence Secretary Accuses Animal Rights Campaigners Of 'Bullying' Over Afghanistan Evacuations
Defence
Defence Secretary Accuses Animal Rights Campaigners Of "Bullying" Over Afghanistan Evacuations
Ben Wallace has denied accusations of blocking an animal rescue charity from attempting to fly more than 100 animals out of Afghanistan.
Ministry of Defence 'Failing' To Protect Women in the Armed Forces, MPs Report Finds
Defence
Ministry of Defence "Failing" To Protect Women in the Armed Forces, MPs Report Finds
Women serving in the Armed Forces are not being protected by the Ministry of Defence or helped to reach their full potential, a damning new report by MPs has found.
UK Denies Russian Claims It Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy Vessel In Black Sea
Defence
UK Denies Russian Claims It Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy Vessel In Black Sea
The UK has refuted claims from the Russian military that it fired warning shots at a British warship in the Black Sea.
Boris Johnson Still Can't Say Who Will Foot £200m Bill For New 'Royal Yacht'
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Still Can't Say Who Will Foot £200m Bill For New 'Royal Yacht'
The government have failed to disclose who will pay the estimated £200m for a new 'Royal Yacht'.
The Overseas Operations Bill fails to protect our armed forces
Defence
By John Healey MP
The Overseas Operations Bill fails to protect our armed forces
Ministers treated any criticism to the Overseas Operations Bill as hostile opposition. As a result it fails to protect British forces personnel serving overseas from vexatious litigation and repeat investigations.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Refuses To Deny Reports That Troop Numbers Will Be Cut By Almost 10,000
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.
Johnny Mercer: 'We Need To Bring The Authenticity And Something Genuine Back To Politics'
Defence
By Alain Tolhurst
Johnny Mercer: "We Need To Bring The Authenticity And Something Genuine Back To Politics"
The controversial Overseas Operations Bill forced its way through the Commons unamended, despite claims from campaigners that it legalised torture by the armed forces. It did so in large part due to the combative performances of ex-soldier and veterans minister Johnny Mercer. Alain Tolhurst caught up with him the day after third reading
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace vows to counter space threat from Russia and China
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.
MPs slam Ministry of Defence over 'lamentable failure' to deliver crucial armed forces equipment plan
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.
To tackle racism in the Armed Forces, the MoD must actually understand how racism functions within its ranks
Defence
By Jamie Stone MP
To tackle racism in the Armed Forces, the MoD must actually understand how racism functions within its ranks
If the MoD haven’t got all the evidence at their fingertips to inform their strategy to tackle racism going forward, then there is clearly an awful long way to go.
Just as our Armed Forces work to keep us all safe and secure, we must provide them with the support they deserve
Coronavirus
By Stephen Morgan MP
Just as our Armed Forces work to keep us all safe and secure, we must provide them with the support they deserve
Against the backdrop of the public health emergency and economic crisis, where our Armed Forces continue to go above and beyond in delivering for us, it is important that we deliver for them.
Exclusive: Defence Secretary vows to tackle ‘woeful’ armed forces record on bullying in wake of Black Lives Matter movement
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Exclusive: Defence Secretary vows to tackle ‘woeful’ armed forces record on bullying in wake of Black Lives Matter movement
The Ministry of Defence must “reset” its “woeful” record on discrimination against black and minority ethnic personnel, Cabinet minister Ben Wallace has declared.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been self-isolating for a week after suspected coronavirus infection
Coronavirus
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been self-isolating for a week after suspected coronavirus infection
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has revealed he has been in self-isolation for the past week as he recovered from a suspected coronavirus infection.
20,000 troops put on standby as London braces for coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
20,000 troops put on standby as London braces for coronavirus lockdown
Up to 20,000 troops have been placed on standby as Boris Johnson prepares to order a lockdown in London to help tackle the growing coronavirus crisis.