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Ben Wallace MP

Ben Wallace MP

Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North and Secretary of State for Defence

Remembering the past, fighting for the future: The Ben Wallace Interview
Defence
By Kate Proctor
Remembering the past, fighting for the future: The Ben Wallace Interview
Whether he is confronting attitudes towards women in the forces, or looking at space for the next military innovation, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is on a mission to modernise. As the straight-talking former army captain prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday he explains why this November will be harder than most for those who served in Afghanistan. Kate Proctor reports.
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.
The British military were heroes to the last in Afghanistan – now we must help those we have welcomed, and those left behind
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
The British military were heroes to the last in Afghanistan – now we must help those we have welcomed, and those left behind
I know many Parliamentary colleagues share my sense of frustration at what has happened in Afghanistan over the past month. In years to come historians will reflect on this moment but there is no doubt in my mind the seeds were laid by a bad deal done in Doha some 18 months beforehand.
Ben Wallace Says UK Is Ready To 'Take Action' Against ISIS In Afghanistan After Airport Attacks
Defence
Ben Wallace Says UK Is Ready To "Take Action" Against ISIS In Afghanistan After Airport Attacks
The UK has "the capabilities" to hunt down ISIS militants in Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said, after President Joe Biden last night told the terrorist group “we will hunt you down and make you pay.”
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.
Government Warns Afghanistan Evacuation Will Get 'More Dangerous' As Deadline Nears
Foreign affairs
Government Warns Afghanistan Evacuation Will Get "More Dangerous" As Deadline Nears
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has said an extension to the August 31 evacuation deadline from Afghanistan is "unlikely" as fears of terrorist attacks on the airport heighten.
Defence Secretary Says Taliban Are “Letting Through Our People” To Fly Back From Afghanistan
Foreign affairs
Defence Secretary Says Taliban Are “Letting Through Our People” To Fly Back From Afghanistan
The Taliban are “letting through our people” to fly back to the UK according to defence secretary Ben Wallace, after reports of problems at Kabul airport.
British Council Teachers 'Abandoned' In Afghanistan Warn They Are 'At The Top Of The List' Of Taliban Targets
Foreign affairs
British Council Teachers "Abandoned" In Afghanistan Warn They Are "At The Top Of The List" Of Taliban Targets
Two dozen teachers providing education in Afghanistan on behalf of the government have been "abandoned" by ministers and must be evacuated immediately to avoid the Taliban, campaigners have warned.
Defence Secretary Breaks Down Admitting That Some People Won't Escape Afghanistan
Defence
Defence Secretary Breaks Down Admitting That Some People Won't Escape Afghanistan
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace held back tears as he admitted some people would "not get back" from Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of capital Kabul over the weekend.
Defence Secretary Warns Afghanistan 'Heading Towards Civil War' As UK Moves To Withdraw Forces
Defence
Defence Secretary Warns Afghanistan "Heading Towards Civil War" As UK Moves To Withdraw Forces
The Defence Secretary has warned Afghanistan is heading towards another civil war in the wake of US and UK troops withdrawing.
Armed Forces Day reminds us of the debt we owe to our brave forces
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Armed Forces Day reminds us of the debt we owe to our brave forces
Armed Forces Day is a great opportunity to pay tribute to the bravest men and women in our constituencies.
Confusion Reigns Over 'Royal Yacht' Costs After MoD Contradicts No.10 Over Who Is Paying
Defence
Confusion Reigns Over 'Royal Yacht' Costs After MoD Contradicts No.10 Over Who Is Paying
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has stirred up further confusion over who will fund Britain’s new national flagship after he told MPs his department was footing the bill — despite No. 10 claiming the funding arrangements hadn’t been decided.
Ben Wallace Calls Incendiary Lockdown Claims 'Deeply Unfair' Amid Escalating No.10 Briefing War
Coronavirus
Ben Wallace Calls Incendiary Lockdown Claims "Deeply Unfair" Amid Escalating No.10 Briefing War
An explosive frontpage story claiming Boris Johnson said he would rather "let the bodies pile high in their thousands" than impose a third national lockdown is "untrue" and has "almost no evidence," the defence secretary has claimed.
Summer Holiday Travel Could Be Blocked To 'Preserve' Vaccination Progress
Coronavirus
Summer Holiday Travel Could Be Blocked To "Preserve" Vaccination Progress
Rising coronavirus infections and fears over new Covid variants could put summer holiday plans in jeopardy, ministers have suggested.
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.
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.
Defence Secretary insists 'no plan' to slash armed forces following reports troop numbers could be cut by a quarter
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.
Ben Wallace interview: UK defence isn't fit for purpose – our Armed Forces must adapt to 21st Century threats
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Ben Wallace interview: UK defence isn't fit for purpose – our Armed Forces must adapt to 21st Century threats
Ben Wallace should have spent the past few months working on the largest defence and foreign affairs review since the Cold War. Instead, he’s been mobilising thousands of troops to support the Covid-19 response. The defence secretary speaks to Georgina Bailey about the future of the Integrated Review, and why our Armed Forces should be celebrated as well as the NHS
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.
Exclusive: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in row with Tory-run council as it refuses to reopen schools
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in row with Tory-run council as it refuses to reopen schools
Ben Wallace has become embroiled in a row with his local Conservative-run council after it refused to reopen schools under government plans to ease lockdown restrictions.
WATCH: Theresa May's coronavirus warning, Rees-Mogg defends back-to-work plan and PM's care home clash: catch up on the Week in Parliament
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
WATCH: Theresa May's coronavirus warning, Rees-Mogg defends back-to-work plan and PM's care home clash: catch up on the Week in Parliament
Catch up on the week in Parliament with our three-minute round-up
Two-metre distancing rule could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, minister suggests
Coronavirus
Two-metre distancing rule could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, minister suggests
The rules on keeping two metres apart could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, a Cabinet minister has suggested.
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.
We will mobilise, modernise and transform the Armed Forces to tackle new far-ranging threats
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
We will mobilise, modernise and transform the Armed Forces to tackle new far-ranging threats

Much of the work of the Armed Forces is unseen, but we are always ready to defend the United Kingdom, writes Ben Wallace MP