UK and Germany sign ‘landmark’ defence agreement The deal will see German planes operating from a Scottish airbase and increase co-operation on developing new equipment. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
Ex-Tory minister defends Labour in Trump row and says he has also campaigned for Democrats – as it happened Robert Buckland, the former justice secretary, says ex-president ‘not fit for office’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Keir Starmer scores first major Brexit reset success with landmark defence deal German air force to operate from base in Britain as part of new pact The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
UK and Germany agree defence pact in face of growing Russian threat The deal will see German planes fly from a Scottish RAF base and lead to closer collaboration on developing new military equipment. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
German spy planes to hunt Russian submarines off UK base under new defence pact The deal will see German planes fly from a Scottish RAF base and lead to closer collaboration on developing new military equipment Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
See off ‘uncertainty’ over Ukraine by seizing frozen assets, MP urges minister Helen Maguire urged Defence Secretary John Healey to quickly repurpose frozen assets to bolster Ukraine’s war chest. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
‘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. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
UK’s £2.26bn loan for Ukraine ‘can help turn the tables on Putin’s war machine’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Defence Secretary John Healey announced the move, which will be funded by profits on frozen Russian assets. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
UK to lend Ukraine an additional £2.26bn for weapons to fight Russia Loans will be repaid using interest generated by $300bn of frozen Russian assets held in the west The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024
Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return Israeli PM says ‘task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024
From new MPs to cabinet ministers, how influential think tank is bankrolling Labour Exclusive: Organisation linked to Keir Starmer’s new chief of staff handed donations totalling £1.5m to more than 100 MPs The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
British Army set to shrink to smallest size since before Napoleonic wars Defence secretary says army personnel will drop below 70,000 next year - lowest since 1793 The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024
UK could send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers Ministry of Defence sources said discussions are ongoing about whether to send troops to the country to support it amid Russia’s ongoing invasion The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024
Minister denies government in disarray despite departure of Sue Gray John Healey says Labour ‘getting on with job’ after chief of staff quit less than 100 days into new government The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024 Sue Gray was 'always a goner,' claims Boris Johnson after she quit role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Alastair Campbell fuels criticism of mis-steps in Sir Keir Starmer’s first 100 days
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024 Lammy defends Chagos Islands deal as Tories claim it puts UK security at risk – as it happened Shadow foreign secretary, Andrew Mitchell, says David Cameron and James Cleverly would not have agreed such a deal
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Starmer under pressure as Labour big beasts warn he has ‘lost grip’ after Sue Gray row Labour grandees say rows that led to resignation of PM’s top aide ‘uncomfortable’
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024 Britain rejects Emmanuel Macron's call for an arms embargo on Israel Defence Secretary John Healey stressed the need to redouble efforts to get ceasefires in the Middle East
Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2024 Brits flee Lebanon on superyachts and UK lays on new evacuation flights amid scramble to escape conflict UK government charters further flights from Beirut as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah spirals
International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024 British Jets 'Played Their Part' In Defending Israel: UK UK armed forces "played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation" after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, the British government said Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024 UK begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon as Israel’s offensive continues First charter flight has left Beirut, says David Lammy, with officials planning ‘sea and air’ rescues if situation worsens
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024 Britons fleeing Lebanon arrive back on first flight charted by UK government More flights have been arranged for this week following Israel’s ground offensive into southern Lebanon against the Iran-backed Hezbollah
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024 UK forces support Israel in response to Iran attack UK forces were involved in supporting Israel after Iran launched a missile attack on the country.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024 Keir Starmer says he 'stands with Israel' after Iran missile attack KEIR Starmer has said he stands with Israel following an attack on the country by Iran ...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024 British forces involved in defending Israel from Iranian attack, says Healey Defence secretary says UK military ‘played part in attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East’