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OPINION - It’s the job they all want, so who will Rishi Sunak pick to replace Ben Wallace?

Have you heard the one about Private Pike and the MoD? It was the nickname given to Gavin Williamson when he was defence secretary in the Theresa May government. Allies of the then-chancellor Philip Hammond briefed the Dad’s Army jibe to the press in return for the young Williamson allegedly…

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Scottish staff at Ministry of Defence missile depot vote to escalate strike action

SCOTTISH staff at a Ministry of Defence (MoD) missile depot have voted to escalate strike action in a pay dispute.

The National (Scotland)

RAF’s interception of Russian aircraft is ‘strong message’ to Vladimir Putin, says Defence Secretary

Members of the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing were deployed in Estonia to lead a Nato air policing mission

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‘We stand united’: RAF interception of Russian jets ‘sends strong message’ to Putin

RAF personnel return to UK after four-month mission, during which 50 Russian aircraft were intercepted

The Independent UK

RAF’s interception of Russian aircraft is ‘strong message’ to Putin – Wallace

Members of the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing were deployed in Estonia to lead a Nato air policing mission.

The Independent UK

‘With you until the end’: Defence secretary Ben Wallace’s dramatic pledge to Ukraine after first lady’s plea

Exclusive: Assurance over UK support after Olena Zelenska said Russian victory would be worst-case scenario for humanity

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ military charity backs proposal for Alan Turing statue on fourth plinth

Trafalgar Square monument would stand in ‘stark contrast’ to treatment codebreaker received in his lifetime

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LGBTQ+ armed forces charity back statue of wartime codebreaker Alan Turing on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

The Defence Secretary suggested erecting a statue of Alan Turing on the Fourth Plinth in London

The Independent UK

LGBT+ armed forces charity backs suggestion of Turing statue in Trafalgar Square

The Defence Secretary suggested erecting a statue of Alan Turing on the Fourth Plinth in London

The Independent UK

Sacked ambassador thanks UK for support during Ukraine’s ‘darkest hour’

Vadym Prystaiko was sacked as Kyiv’s representative in London after he appeared to publicly criticise President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine ambassador to UK after sarcasm row

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sacked his country’s ambassador to the UK after a row over the Ukrainian president’s perceived ingratitude towards the British government.

The Week

Ukraine’s ambassador to UK exits role after Zelensky ‘sarcasm’ row

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK has left his post after he publicly criticised president Volodymyr Zelensky over his “sarcasm” during a row about his demands for weapons.

Evening Standard

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s ambassador to UK over Wallace weapons row

Vadym Prystaiko publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelensky for his ‘unhealthy sarcasm’ over the British defence secretary’s suggestion that Ukraine should show more gratitude for weapons supplied by Western allies

The Independent UK

Ukraine ambassador to UK grilled by Kyiv after criticising Zelensky in Amazon row

‘Very strong’ phone conversations held between Ukraine’s ambassador in London and Kyiv officials

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The Independent UK

UK donated 184,000 more artillery shells to Ukraine than planned, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary was outlining the extent of Britain’s support for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia.

The Guardian - UK

‘Even hanging on to one would be a win’: Tories brace for byelection results

Votes in the three very different seats could indicate general election swings and prompt cabinet reshuffle

The Guardian - UK

James Cleverly makes public appeal to keep job as foreign secretary

Departure from normal ministerial practice adds to speculation of an imminent reshuffle by Rishi Sunak

Evening Standard

James Cleverly tells Rishi Sunak he wants to ‘stay put’ amid reshuffle speculation

The Foreign Secretary has been tipped in some reports as a contender to replace Ben Wallace at the Ministry of Defence in the next reshuffle

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‘It means a huge amount’: Dame Kelly Holmes among campaigners welcoming LGBT military treatment apology

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised for the ‘horrific’ historical treatment LGBT people who served in the military had faced prior to the year 2000

The Independent UK

Dame Kelly Holmes among campaigners welcoming LGBT military treatment apology

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised for the ‘horrific’ historical treatment LGBT people who served in the military had faced prior to the year 2000.

The Independent UK

Cleverly warns PM he wants to ‘stay put’ amid reshuffle speculation

The Foreign Secretary has been tipped in some reports as a contender to replace Ben Wallace at the Ministry of Defence in the next reshuffle.

The Independent UK

UK’s mission to become ‘global power in space’ back on track, ministers say

The Government’s National Space Council has met for the first time since its reinstatement.

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace suggests Alan Turing statue for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

The plinth is currently used to showcase artistic works temporarily.

The Independent UK

British troops to use e-bikes to sneak up on enemy

Army inspired by Ukraine’s example after soldiers attacked Russian tanks usin e-bikes during early days of invasion

The Independent UK

I needed to go out on a high for the good of my mental health, says Ben Wallace

The outgoing Defence Secretary suggested that being an MP has become a less desirable career choice.

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