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Remilitarisation and support for Ukraine must not slacken, US tells Europe

Comments in virtual meeting aimed at securing 300 Patriot missiles for Kyiv come as UK commits £100m for Ukraine’s air defences

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

UK commits £100 million to boost Ukraine air defences over winter

Defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones will be supplied to Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Sep 8

UK commits £100m to boost Ukraine air defences over winter

Defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones will be supplied to Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

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Milei Invoked Trump to Revive Argentina's Falklands Claim — Here's What Trump Actually Said

Milei cited Trump to revive the Falklands claim and target Sea Lion oil sanctions, but Trump quote and a viral FIFA fine tell a different story.

Latin Times · Sep 7

Britain’s commitment to Falkland Islands ‘absolute and unshakeable’ – Streeting

Argentinian President Javier Milei has reiterated the country’s claim on the islands.

Evening Standard · Sep 4

UK hits back at Argentina as Streeting says Falklands commitment ‘unshakeable’

The defence secretary said ‘the Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British’

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Wes Streeting Says He's Faced More Homophobia in Three Weeks as Defence Secretary Than His Entire Life

Wes Streeting, the UK's first openly gay Defence Secretary, faces significant online homophobic abuse, highlighting ongoing stereotypes and backlash from past policies on trans minors.

International Business Times UK · Aug 30

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Diane Abbott and Sadiq Khan slam homophobic attacks on Wes Streeting as first openly gay Defence Secretary

‘Attacking him for his sexuality is ignorant, prejudiced and unacceptable,’ says London Labour MP Ms Abbott

Evening Standard · Aug 27

If MPs want to take on Nigel Farage over his dodgy finances, they need to clean up their own act

It’s hard to beat back charges that MPs are ‘all the same’ when they have accepted £400k in freebies this year, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Wes Streeting says people ‘cannot cope’ with gay man leading UK armed forces

The former health secretary said he had received an ‘unbelievable volume’ of homophobic abuse since being appointed to the new role

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Wes Streeting describes ‘unbelievable volume’ of homophobic abuse since becoming defence secretary

Streeting says role is chance to show strength and challenge stereotype that ‘persists in dark corners of internet’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

MPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitality

MPs receive Harry Styles concert tickets worth £858, Chelsea flower show tickets worth £1,839, and £3,432 of hospitality at Brit awards

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

After a golden summer, Andy Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

He’s riding high in the polls but the tough choices looming for our new PM will present a sobering reality check, writes Anne McElvoy

Evening Standard · Aug 16

British defence startup building missile interceptors hits £2.5bn valuation - just two years after launching

Cambridge Aerospace develops interceptor systems to use against drones

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 10

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy

Kim Jong-un’s regime has already provided thousands of soldiers, as well as missiles and artillery; Turkey readies arms package for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,629

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Wes Streeting reveals ‘unbelievable volume’ of online homophobia since becoming defence secretary

He noted that while his appointment three weeks ago was ‘almost entirely unremarked upon in the media’, the online reaction has been starkly different

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8

Keir Starmer was 'not remotely unlikeable', Wes Streeting claims

KEIR Starmer’s unpopularity with the UK public was difficult to understand because he was not “remotely dislikeable”, Wes Streeting has…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

Wes Streeting denies taking crypto fraud money during Scotland visit

WES Streeting has denied taking money from a crypto entrepreneur who is serving a 25-year prison sentence for a billion-dollar fraud.

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Evening Standard · Aug 7

Pc Harper’s mother visits scene of son’s death as 675,000 sign petition

A petition urging the Government to block Andrew Harper’s killers from being eligible for the early release scheme has more than 675,000 signatures.

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Volodymyr Zelensky hosts meeting with new Defence Secretary in Kyiv

Volodymyr Zelensky in a social media post thanked the King, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the British people for their ‘unwavering support’.

Euronews · Jul 31

UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines

UK defence contractor BAE Systems has been tasked with delivering four Dreadnought Class nuclear-powered submarines as part of Britain's nuclear deterrent.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

£8.4 billion investment for nuclear submarines to be announced by UK Government

ANDY Burnham is set to unveil an £8.4 billion investment for nuclear submarines to get the new HMS Dreadnought through its sea trials and ready for…

Evening Standard · Jul 30

UK would pay heavy price for promising 3% defence goal without plan – Streeting

The Defence Secretary said he was committed to the overall goal and spending pledges made to Nato.

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Andy Burnham vows £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment will create thousands of jobs

The nuclear-armed submarines are set to replace the current Vanguard-class when they enter service and will be capable of launching Trident 2 D5 ballistic missiles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham

Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarine replacement

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