UK unprepared for military attack, MPs warn
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
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UK Defence Under Scrutiny as New Arms Factories Planned
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94
Tributes pour in for crossbench peer Lord Dick Taverne, the former Labour minister turned independent thinker whose courageous stands on evidence-based policy and nuclear defence shaped British politics for decades.
Jess Phillips resigns from Labour frontbench over Gaza
Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips quits shadow minister role over Labour's stance on Israel-Gaza conflict, joining growing rebellion against Keir Starmer's leadership.
Jess Phillips resigns with scathing Starmer criticism
Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from shadow ministerial role with blistering critique of Keir Starmer's leadership style and government direction, citing fundamental disagreements on policy and approach.
Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from shadow frontbench
Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips dramatically quits as shadow minister for domestic violence and safeguarding, citing 'significant disagreement' with party leadership over Middle East policy in exclusive Times Radio interview.
UK Storm Shadow Missiles Strike Deep in Russian Territory
Exclusive reports reveal British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles are enabling devastating strikes on Russian command centres and supply lines, reshaping Ukraine's battlefield capabilities.
UK Storm Shadow Missiles Strike Russian Black Sea HQ
Exclusive report reveals how British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles have transformed Ukraine's battlefield capabilities, enabling precision strikes deep behind Russian lines including the recent attack on Sevastopol headquarters.
Starmer appoints new Defence Minister in government reshuffle
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes strategic changes at Ministry of Defence as new government settles into Whitehall. Exclusive details on the personnel moves shaping Britain's defence leadership.
UK troops get new powers to shoot down drones
British armed forces receive new authority to neutralise drone threats targeting military installations across the UK, marking a significant shift in domestic defence policy.
Russia rebuilding military faster than expected - UK warning
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey reveals alarming intelligence about Russia's rapid military expansion and calls for urgent UK defence strategy overhaul.
Australian Minister's Trump Letter Sparks Diplomatic Crisis
In a stunning diplomatic breach, Australia's Defence Minister pens explosive letter warning Trump administration about China threat, creating political uproar.
Jess Phillips quits shadow role over child abuse inquiry stance
Senior Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from frontbench position following disagreement with Keir Starmer's approach to child sexual exploitation inquiry, highlighting party divisions.
Poland blasts Russian drone incursion as 'stupid'
Polish Defence Minister condemns Russian drone violation of NATO airspace as dangerously counterproductive, warning of severe consequences for regional security.
British politician John Healey mugged and hospitalised in Nairobi
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey was brutally attacked and robbed during an official visit to Kenya, sustaining serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Karen Gillan's real baby snatching horror inspires film
Marvel star Karen Gillan shares chilling true story of stranger trying to steal sleeping baby from her arms, revealing how the traumatic experience inspired her new horror film 'The Shadow'.
France's Defence Minister Keeps Role in Cabinet Reshuffle
Sébastien Lecornu has been renamed as France's Defence Minister in President Macron's sweeping government overhaul, maintaining continuity in military leadership during ongoing global security challenges.
Labour deputy leader battle: Phillipson and Powell frontrunners
Keir Starmer orchestrates major Labour Party reshuffle as Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell emerge as frontrunners for deputy leadership position, signalling new political direction.
Liberal Party rocked by leaked WhatsApp messages between shadow ministers
Explosive leaked WhatsApp conversations reveal tensions between Liberal frontbenchers Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Sussan Ley, exposing internal party divisions and strategic disagreements.
Russia's shadow fleet launches drone attacks on Europe
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reveals how Russia is using a covert maritime fleet to launch long-range drone attacks targeting European infrastructure and energy facilities.
Starmer's Best Friend Reveals Their 20-Year Bond
Shadow Leader of the Commons Lucy Powell opens up about her 20-year friendship with Keir Starmer, sharing intimate details about their bond and how it shapes Labour's political strategy.
French Defence Minister Lecornu Out in Macron Reshuffle
France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu exits government as President Macron assembles new team after election setback reshapes political landscape.
Reeves: No Wealth Tax Under Labour Government
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes definitive statement rejecting wealth tax proposals, positioning Labour as pro-business ahead of potential government
Trump's Supreme Court Shadow Docket Strategy Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's increasing reliance on the Supreme Court's emergency procedures to secure favourable rulings outside normal legal channels, raising constitutional concerns.
Macron's Defence Minister Resigns in Government Crisis
Emmanuel Macron faces a deepening political crisis as Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu tenders his resignation, creating turmoil in the French government ahead of critical elections.
Danielle Galligan's rise from Shadow and Bone to Kin
Irish actress Danielle Galligan reveals her journey from Netflix's Shadow and Bone to leading role in Kin, discussing character transformations and career breakthroughs.
Trump's Supreme Court Using Secret 'Shadow Docket'
An explosive investigation reveals how Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices are using the 'shadow docket' to push through conservative rulings without public scrutiny, raising serious concerns about judicial transparency.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie resigns from frontbench
Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie unexpectedly quits opposition frontbench, citing personal reasons and sparking speculation about political future and party dynamics.
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