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

Ukraine has shown the way – now Starmer must match their bravery and fund a modern military
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Ukraine has shown the way – now Starmer must match their bravery and fund a modern military
It was, as Winston Churchill acknowledged, already a cliché when he used it in The Gathering Storm in 1948. “It is a joke in Britain to say that the War Office is always preparing for the last war.”
Ukraine is slowly winning against Putin, the UK must show it is prepared to continue leading the support effort
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Ukraine is slowly winning against Putin, the UK must show it is prepared to continue leading the support effort
This week, the snow and ice returned to Ukraine. On the Black Sea, a once-in-a-century storm sent what was left of the Russian navy scuttling for shelter. Even the Crimea’s recently constructed defences were swept away. In war, winter means new challenges and new dangers as hypothermia and ice stalk the trenches and cripple equipment. The injured die in the field, cold, alone and in silence.
Defence Secretary Criticised For Stopping Army Personnel Giving Evidence On Poor Housing
Defence
Defence Secretary Criticised For Stopping Army Personnel Giving Evidence On Poor Housing
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
Grant Shapps has been confirmed as the the new defence secretary, replacing Ben Wallace.
Ben Wallace Has Resigned As Defence Secretary
Defence
Ben Wallace Has Resigned As Defence Secretary
Ben Wallace has confirmed his resignation as the secretary of state for defence.
Military Warned To Urgently Adapt To Climate Change Threats
Environment
Military Warned To Urgently Adapt To Climate Change Threats
The Ministry of Defence must adapt its strategic resilience to cope with changing demands from climate change, a new defence committee report has warned.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak Urges G7 Leaders To 'Move Faster' In Arming Ukraine, Boris Johnson Increases Pressure To Send British Jets
Defence
By John Johnston
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak Urges G7 Leaders To "Move Faster" In Arming Ukraine, Boris Johnson Increases Pressure To Send British Jets
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will use the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to pressure other world leaders to "move faster" in arming its military.
Rishi Sunak must cut off Russian oil and gas to wipe out Vladimir Putin
Defence
By Oleksii Goncharenko
Rishi Sunak must cut off Russian oil and gas to wipe out Vladimir Putin
Ukrainians at home and abroad have been keeping a keen eye on political developments in the United Kingdom.
Ben Wallace Rules Himself Out Of Conservative Leadership Race And Would 'Lean Towards' Boris Johnson
Political parties
Ben Wallace Rules Himself Out Of Conservative Leadership Race And Would "Lean Towards" Boris Johnson
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ruled himself out of the Conservative leadership election and has said he would “lean towards” Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister.
Who Replaces Liz Truss? Here Are The Leading Runners And Riders
Political parties
Who Replaces Liz Truss? Here Are The Leading Runners And Riders
Tory leadership hopefuls have just a week to win support from their party following the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss. But who could win the race to become the UK's next Prime Minister?
Defence Minister Says He Would Quit Government If Department Spending Is Cut
Defence
Defence Minister Says He Would Quit Government If Department Spending Is Cut
Armed forces minister James Heappey has said he would quit government if plans to increase defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2030 are scrapped under the new Chancellor.
New Asylum Centre On Hold After Ben Wallace 'Withdraws' Former RAF Base Offer
Home affairs
New Asylum Centre On Hold After Ben Wallace "Withdraws" Former RAF Base Offer
Controversial plans for a new asylum centre in North Yorkshire appear to have been scrapped after Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the offer of a former RAF base for the site has been “withdrawn”.
Ben Wallace Takes Aim At Rishi Sunak Over Resignation As He Endorses Liz Truss
Political parties
Ben Wallace Takes Aim At Rishi Sunak Over Resignation As He Endorses Liz Truss
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has continued his attacks on Rishi Sunak's decision to resign from government after endorsing Liz Truss to be the next Tory leader and prime minister.
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
Political parties
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
The race is on to find a replacement for Boris Johnson after he pledged to step down earlier this week — here are all the Conservative MPs who have made it to the first round of voting, and what their bid is to win support.
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.
Defence Secretary Warns “The Threat Is Changing” And Calls For More Defence Spending
Defence
Defence Secretary Warns “The Threat Is Changing” And Calls For More Defence Spending
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is not backing down on his call for increased government spending on the armed forces. He said he “wouldn’t be doing his job” if he did.
Victory in the Falklands was a must – success was rooted in trusting our forces
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Victory in the Falklands was a must – success was rooted in trusting our forces
My earliest memory of the Falklands conflict was my fellow classmates’ parents leaving to go to war.
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Defence
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Exclusive: Just one in four applications for the government’s resettlement scheme have been processed in the last six months despite risk of Taliban reprisals.
Downing Street Backs Defence Secretary's Comparison Of Putin’s Russia To Nazi Regime
Foreign affairs
Downing Street Backs Defence Secretary's Comparison Of Putin’s Russia To Nazi Regime
Downing Street has backed defence secretary Ben Wallace after he said Vladimir Putin is "mirroring fascism” and compared Russia’s attack on Ukraine to the Nazis.
Minister Says Westminster Has A 'Fundamental Problem' With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
Culture
Minister Says Westminster Has A "Fundamental Problem" With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
There is a “fundamental problem” with Westminster work culture, which has been created by a “poisonous” mix of drinking and long hours, the defence secretary Ben Wallace has said.
Downing Street Says Russian State Was Behind Hoax Calls To Three Cabinet Ministers
Foreign affairs
Downing Street Says Russian State Was Behind Hoax Calls To Three Cabinet Ministers
Downing Street has publicly blamed the Russian state for a number of hoax calls targeting Cabinet ministers including defence secretary Ben Wallace last week.
Defence Secretary Insists Ukraine Should Have “Whatever It Needs” To Fight Russia
Foreign affairs
Defence Secretary Insists Ukraine Should Have “Whatever It Needs” To Fight Russia
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has said Ukraine should have “whatever it needs to protect itself” as a row unfolds over supplying Kyiv more fighter jets.
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.
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".
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.
Ben Wallace Says There Are No Signs Of Russian Withdrawal From Ukrainian Border
Foreign affairs
Ben Wallace Says There Are No Signs Of Russian Withdrawal From Ukrainian Border
Ben Wallace, the Secretary of State for Defence, has said that the UK has not seen evidence to substantiate the Russian claim that it is withdrawing troops from the Ukrainian border.
Senior Tory Says UK's 'Photo-Op' Diplomacy Over Russia Is A Sign Of Weakening Global Influence
Defence
Senior Tory Says UK's "Photo-Op" Diplomacy Over Russia Is A Sign Of Weakening Global Influence
The UK’s diplomatic efforts to stop Russia invading Ukraine have been heavily criticised by a senior Tory who believes their approach is a sign of the country’s diminishing global influence.
Defence Secretary Warns Russia It Would Be “Lose-Lose” To Invade Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Defence Secretary Warns Russia It Would Be “Lose-Lose” To Invade Ukraine
The defence secretary Ben Wallace has warned Russia against invading Ukraine insisting that “no one is going to win”.
Alicia Kearns Defends MoD 'Integrity' After 'Appalling' Pen Farthing Episode
Defence
Alicia Kearns Defends MoD "Integrity" After "Appalling" Pen Farthing Episode
Foreign Affairs Committee member Alicia Kearns has said she stands by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace's statement that the Prime Minister did not order the Ministry of Defence to evacuate Pen Farthing and his animals.
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.