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Ben Wallace resigns as Sunak set to appoint new defence secretary

Mr Wallace announced last month he would resign from the senior Cabinet role at the next reshuffle.

The Independent UK

Sunak set to name new defence secretary as Ben Wallace quits – who are the favourites?

PM prepares to reveal mini-reshuffle after Wallace formally steps down – amid speculation someone ‘unexpected’ getting top cabinet job

The Independent UK

MPs and military chiefs question ‘yes man’ Shapps as new defence secretary - UK politics live

Sir Richard Dannatt, the former head of the Armed Forces, says Shapps knows ‘very little’ about defence

The Independent UK

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Grant Shapps vows to continue support for Ukraine after being appointed defence secretary

Claire Coutinho named as energy secretary in Sunak’s mini cabinet reshuffle

Evening Standard

Sunak expected to appoint new defence secretary to replace Ben Wallace

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey and Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen have both been linked with the post.

The Independent UK

‘That’s our guy’: how UK military chief became key Nato liaison in Ukraine

Adm Sir Tony Radakin recognised in Washington and Kyiv as an increasingly important actor

The Guardian - UK

How the government fought against The Independent’s Afghan campaign – and was forced to capitulate

Rishi Sunak, his ministers and their officials dragged their heels for five months – saying it was not possible to offer the pilot help and arguing that the rules did not apply to him

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Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines complete UK training course

Plans to train the marines were announced in February during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise visit to London.

The Independent UK

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…

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

‘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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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