The Latest Breaking News from James Heappey

Australia to block former military pilots flying for China

Australia’s defense minister says he has told told the military to review secrecy safeguards in response to concerns that Beijing is recruiting pilots to train the Chinese People’s Liberation Army

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Re-appointed Wallace has said military spending must rise

The Defence Secretary said he will work with the PM to deliver a ‘safe and prosperous’ UK.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

More than 160 scientists poached from US nuclear lab to develop Chinese missiles

A study carried out by Strider Technologies found that between 1987 and 2021, 162 Chinese scientists who worked at the top secret Los Alamos National Laboratory have defected to their homeland

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

No 10 backs defence spending pledge after minister threatens to quit if broken

James Heappey warned he would resign if Liz Truss breaks her promise, while Defence Secretary Ben Wallace would be expected to follow.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

British PM Truss vows to carry on as her party support dwindles

British Prime Minister Liz Truss warned of tough times ahead after she scrapped her vast tax-cutting plan and said she would carry on to try to put the economy on a stronger footing, defying calls for her resignation.

Reuters · Oct 18, 2022

UK seeks to prevent military pilots from training China’s army

The move comes after a report claimed up to 30 former pilots had gone to train members of the Chinese army.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2022

Law will be changed to stop RAF pilots training Chinese

The law will be changed to stop experienced RAF pilots taking contracts to train pilots in the Chinese air force.

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2022

UK to change law to stop RAF pilots training Chinese military, says minister

Chinese recruitment ‘to understand the capabilities of our air force’ of concern, says James Heappey

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

No one thought mini-budget was a ‘bad idea’, senior minister admits

The Cabinet was not consulted on the doomed plan set out by Kwasi Kwarteng but no one in the top team thought it was bad.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Minister threatens to quit if defence spending commitment is broken

New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt would also risk Defence Secretary Ben Wallace quitting if he U-turns on Liz Truss’s spending pledge.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022