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Rishi Sunak blames defence chiefs for decision to slash Army troop numbers

The Prime Minister tried to shrug off responsibility for the decision over how money is spent, saying: "My job is not to second guess the decision that our military chiefs are making"

Daily Mirror

Labour calls for renewed ‘moral contract’ with armed forces

The shadow defence secretary said it was ‘perverse’ to cut troop numbers and said Labour would ‘spend what is required’.

The Independent UK

Labour wants defence deal for British and German troops to work together after Ukraine

Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey revealed his plans to sign a new defence concord with Berlin within weeks if Labour gets into power

Daily Mirror

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Vital kit for Ukraine still not delivered - nine months after £520m fund set up

The equipment is desperately needed by Kyiv as it fights a war for survival, but just three deals to buy gear using the special pot of cash have been agreed

Daily Mirror

Labour suggests Government’s commitment to Ukraine is ‘flagging’

Defence minister Andrew Murrison said the suggestion was ‘just a little bit unfair’.

The Independent UK

Nuclear veterans are 'the wrong sort of heroes' for a medal, claim campaigners

Campaigners are furious after the Ministry of Defence confirmed not every veteran who took part in Cold War nuclear tests will get a medal

Daily Mirror

MoD equipment plan ‘out of date and fails to reflect lessons from Ukraine’

The Public Accounts Committee said it was not convinced there was ‘sufficient urgency’ to deliver new capabilities.

The Independent UK

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Newcastle's hedgehog lab acquires York's Netsells following £6.3m investment

The digital agency has its eye on further UK and US growth

Birmingham Post

More countries could be welcomed into AUKUS: UK

Other countries may join "pillar two" of the AUKUS deal, United Kingdom minister for defence procurement Alex Chalk has told parliament.

The New Daily

Gateshead tech firm Recite Me gets £4.2m investment boost

The firm was founded by Ross Linnett who was diagnosed with dyslexia after he left university

Birmingham Post

Labour defence chief questions using UK’s ‘scarce resources’ in Indo-Pacific

John Healey said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine meant European countries would have to take greater responsibility for the security of the continent.

The Independent UK

Britain needs new 'stockpile' strategy to support Ukraine, says Labour

Britain must set out a new strategy to boost military production and overhaul wasteful procurement to better support Ukraine and signal to Russia that things can only get worse, opposition Labour's defence policy chief said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Don’t cut the army, says Labour as it positions itself as the party of security

John Healey will call on Rishi Sunak’s government to set out a stockpiles strategy to maintain military support to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Labour to pledge rapid action on replenishing UK weapon stocks

Party wants to shift MoD procurement to ‘urgent operational footing’ with stockpiles depleted by gifts of military aid to Ukraine

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The Independent UK

Rapist Isla Bryson not truly transgender, Nicola Sturgeon suggests

‘Almost certainly the case’ that convicted rapist is not trans, says SNP leader

The Independent UK

Rapist Isla Bryson not truly transgender, suggests Sturgeon

Bryson raped two women before transitioning.

The Independent UK

Lessons must be learned from gender reform row, says Labour shadow minister

John Healey said his party is in favour of the changes, but would ensure the process is ‘inclusive and not divisive’.

The Independent UK

Labour would protect Scottish shipbuilding jobs – shadow defence minister

John Healey responded to concerns over the UK Government’s decision to award a contract to an international consortium.

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Evening Standard

British Army ‘in urgent need of recapitalisation’, says defence minister

James Heappey said that ‘serial under-investments’ in the Armed Forces had reduced its capability

The Independent UK

Vital to ‘maintain and evolve’ UK support for Ukraine, says Rishi Sunak

The Prime Minister offered his full backing to Ukraine, as MPs grilled him on the future of UK support for the war-torn country.

Daily Mirror

MoD spending to equip troops for next 10 years is half a BILLION over budget

It would be enough to pay for 260,000 hernia repairs, 162,000 cataract ops or 56,000 hip replacements as hospital waiting lists spiral out of control

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak blasted on shipyard visit for 'betraying' UK workers by using Spanish firm

The Government awarded the contract for Fleet Solid Support ships to a Spanish-led consortium - prompting fury from MPs and unions who wanted a British-led bid to win the deal

The Independent UK

Probe launched into claims of unlawful killings by UK soldiers in Afghanistan

Bereaved families have welcomed the ‘unprecedented’ inquiry into alleged wrongdoing by British special forces during night raids.

The Independent UK

Ministers hear call to reward armed forces for covering Christmas strikes

Conservative MP Richard Drax questioned the Government in the Commons over whether there are ‘any signs of some sort of reward or thank you’.

The Independent UK

British army 'used to bail out failing services' as NHS and Civil Service strike, Labour warns

British troops are being recalled from the Ukraine war to fill for the lack of key staff on strike

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