The Latest Breaking News from Ben Wallace

‘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 · Jul 19, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Ben Wallace suggests cabinet reshuffle could happen within days

Defence secretary expects reorganisation as sources say plans to ‘reset narrative’ are under way in case of byelection losses

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Fewer frontline troops in future as UK depends on AI, new strategy suggests

As defence secretary says cutting the size of the British Army is necessary or soldiers would have to be sent into battle with ‘pitchforks’

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Cabinet reshuffle could happen this week, says Ben Wallace

Rishi Sunak is thought to be planning to shuffle his top ministerial team as he struggles to meet his key goal of halving inflation this year

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

Watch as Keir Starmer and Ben Wallace speak at Tony Blair institute conference

Watch as Keir Starmer makes a speech on his vision for the future of Britain at the Tony Blair institute conference on Tuesday 18 July.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023