The Latest Breaking News from Ben Wallace

Who could be in the frame to replace Boris Johnson if he resigns?

Boris Johnson’s government plunged into crisis as two ministers resign

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Who could replace Boris Johnson after the resignations of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid?

Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure after the resignation of two key cabinet ministers

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Defence Secretary indicates he is looking at size of UK's armed forces after Ukraine invasion

Ben Wallace faced questions today

Wales Online · Jul 5, 2022

Vladimir Putin spokeswoman hits back at UK minister's jibe he has 'small man syndrome'

Russia's most prominent diplomat, Maria Zakharova, has gone to war with Britain's defence secretary Ben Wallace, asking if he wants to be "seen by the entire world as a complete liar"

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

Boris Johnson criticised for huge military spending rise amid cost of living crisis

BORIS Johnson has been criticised for increasing the UK's military budget by a whopping £24 billion during a cost of living crisis.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022

Johnson pledges £55bn more defence cash for 2020s amid Russia threat

The PM committed Britain to increasing spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade and urged Nato allies to boost their own military budgets.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Nato 2022 Madrid summit: what has been agreed?

Sweeping changes to the western military alliance have been agreed by leaders

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

Liz Truss defends plans to cut British army by nearly 10,000 troops

Foreign secretary calls on other Nato countries to increase defence spending and support Taiwan over China threats

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

Downing Street disowns claim that inquiry into Partygate ‘lies’ will be ‘kangaroo court’

Allies of prime minister have mounted whispering campaign against probe – but foreign secretary calls for ‘trust’

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

UK promises extra £1 billion of military aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia

Boris Johnson said the commitment would help ensure Vladimir Putin’s invasion fails in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022