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Challenge to Clonoe ruling is ‘disgraceful’, Sinn Fein says

A coroner found the SAS soldiers did not have an honest belief in the necessity of using lethal force.

Evening Standard

Government to challenge Clonoe ruling

MP James Cartlidge had called on the Government to seek a judicial review into in the inquest ruling.

Evening Standard

Starmer tribute to fallen British troops after Vance’s perceived slight

Sir Keir Starmer’s tribute to personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan came after JD Vance’s comments about troops from a ‘random country’.

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Vance forced into clarification after MPs who served in forces condemn war jibe

JD Vance played down the ability of ‘troops from some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years’ to monitor a ceasefire.

Evening Standard

Starmer unlikely to unveil plan for rise in defence spending this week, says minister

Bridget Phillipson calls 2.5% target ‘ambitious’ days before PM meets with Donald Trump in Washington

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer Blasted for ‘Wasting Months’ on Ukraine Arms as Peace Deal Crumbles

Shadow Defense Minister James Cartlidge has made an urgent call for the UK Government to increase defense spending and urgently place procurement orders.

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Ukraine just the latest Trump wheeze for Labour to try to defend and disown

It was left to the poor junior defence minister Maria Eagle to walk that particular tightrope in the Commons

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Sunak: UK and Europe should consider providing Ukraine with military presence

In the event of a peace deal, the former prime minister said a ‘military presence across land, air and sea’ should be considered.

Evening Standard

UK and allies must increase defence spending to keep US in Nato, says Healey

The Defence Secretary said it was time for the UK and European allies to ‘step up, to do more of the heavy lifting’.

Evening Standard

Starmer to urge European chiefs to bear down on Russia at EU meeting

The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.

Evening Standard

Minister urged to reveal timeline for increase in defence spending

MPs will have to wait until the spring for a spending plan, according to defence minister Luke Pollard.

The Independent UK

Armed Forces commissioner expected to be in place in 2026, defence minister says

All candidates put forward for the role, which will act as ‘an independent champion’ for the Armed Forces, will undergo ‘robust scrutiny’.

Evening Standard

Prioritise cash for UK military over Mauritian demands on Chagos, say Tories

The UK Government’s agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands has run into trouble following elections in Mauritius and the United States.

The Independent UK

Trump tensions with Starmer increase over Chagos deal amid fears of nuclear weapons ban

Exclusive: Trump team see Chagos deal row as ‘day one issue’ for new administration as it is unclear whether nuclear weapons will still be allowed at the Diego Garcia base

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Farage calls for referendum on Chagos Islands as he criticises ‘rotten’ deal

Several opposition MPs raised concerns over the agreement between the UK and Mauritius.

The Independent UK

UK politics - live: Backlash against £500m defence cuts on ‘sad day’ for Navy and Army

Defence secretary John Healey says savings would be worth £500 million over the next five years

Evening Standard

Nuclear shift is ‘latest irresponsibility from depraved Russian government’

The Kremlin updated its weapons doctrine so that any large conventional attack on Moscow could meet the criteria for a nuclear response.

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Starmer and Healey underline UK commitment to Ukraine on 1,000th day of war

Vladimir Putin used the anniversary to lower the threshold for Russian use of nuclear weapons.

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Armed Forces watchdog will be ‘powerful independent voice’ for troops – Healey

The Commissioner will have the power to hear directly from service personnel and family members.

The Guardian - UK

Pay for NHS chiefs to be linked to performance with ‘no more rewards for failure’, Wes Streeting says – as it happened

Health secretary to confirm announcement in speech later this week

The Guardian - UK

Who has been appointed to Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet?

Mel Stride and Priti Patel take top jobs while defeated leadership rival Robert Jenrick also joins the new team

Evening Standard

John Healey ‘wrong’ to suggest UK not ready to fight war, Conservatives warn

James Cartlidge warned MPs the threat of ‘existential war’ is ‘looming larger’.

Evening Standard

‘Shocking and desperate’ that North Korean troops fighting for Russia – Healey

South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday it had confirmed that North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia earlier in October.

The Independent UK

Starmer hails progress on next-generation multibillion-pound RAF Tempest fighter jets amid funding worries

The UK’s future flagship jet – known as Tempest – is set to be a sixth-generation stealth aircraft to replace the F-35 warplane

The Guardian - UK

Runaway horses in ‘serious condition’ after bolting through central London

Animals ran through rush-hour streets, colliding with vehicles and leaving four people in hospital

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