The Latest Breaking News from John Healey

Healey asks Farage if any of £5m gift may have come from Russia-linked profits

Defence secretary also asks if billionaire’s company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supported

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Video captures moment Russian jet flies just metres from RAF spy plane above Black Sea

It is the most dangerous Russian action against a British Rivet Joint aircraft since a plane fired a missile over the Black Sea in 2022

Evening Standard · May 21

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump dispatches 5,000 troops to Poland as Nato jets scrambled over Baltics

Trump had threatened to withdraw troops from Europe earlier this month

The Independent UK · May 21

‘Serious risk of escalation’: Russian jets ‘dangerously’ intercept UK aircraft over Black Sea

Two Russian fighter jets “repeatedly and dangerously” intercepted a British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, the UK defence ministry said on Wednesday. Defence Secretary John Healey called the incident “dangerous and unacceptable”, warning it risked accidents and escalation. According to the ministry, Russian Su-35 and Su-27 jets…

The Times of India · May 20

Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran

The Independent UK · May 20

Healey warns Labour must ‘get serious’ as leadership row puts ‘credibility at stake’

The Defence Secretary urged colleagues to ‘get serious’ and put Britain’s security before politics.

Evening Standard · May 19

John Healey says Labour infighting puts government’s credibility at risk

Defence secretary say party has turned in on itself in thinly veiled criticism of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz

The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended

The Independent UK · May 16

UK to deploy mine hunters, drone boats and jets for Strait of Hormuz mission

Defence Secretary John Healey made the announcement amid a meeting of 40 ministers about plans to protect shipping in the waterway once the war ends.

Evening Standard · May 12

France and UK convene 40-nation Hormuz talks, as Iran stand-off continues

The United Kingdom and France are set to co-host a multinational meeting on Tuesday aimed at turning diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz into a practical security operation, as Western powers seek to stabilise the strategically important waterway after months of conflict and disruption.

Radio France Internationale · May 12