UK defence plan is fighting the last war not the next, warns Carns as he resigns
His resignation comes amid a backdrop of wrangling within government over funding for the long-delayed military spending plan
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Tri-Service Personnel looking for leadership in wake of Healey resignation, veterans' leader warns
Jonny Ball says nobody who worked with John Healey would be surprised by his response to the Government's funding plans
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Politics Who is John Healey and what has he achieved during his time as Defence Secretary?
Since becoming Defence Secretary in July 2024, Mr Healey has focused his efforts on the war in Ukraine, housing and reforms for abuse ...
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Tri-Service Defence Secretary quits, saying Defence Investment Plan risks safety of Armed Forces
John Healey tells the Prime Minister the DIP does not provide sufficient resources, reducing readiness and increasing the risk to personnel
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Politics UK boarding ops: After authority granted, why the hesitancy at the tip of the spear?
More than 200 so-called Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels have entered UK waters since the Prime Minister first threatened to intercept them
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Politics SDR co-author Lord Robertson criticises SNP as he says some parties don't believe in defence
The former defence secretary and former head of Nato highlighted the Scottish National Party's opposition to the nuclear deterrent
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Ukraine Drone kill zone has created stalemate on the frontline in Ukraine, MPs told
The Defence Select Committee was told that the success of drone warfare means any breakthrough for either side is a challenge
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Tri-Service Starmer sets deadline for delayed DIP as Armed Forces await funding decisions
The Prime Minister said the Defence Investment Plan will put money behind the military capabilities promised in the Strategic Defence Review
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News CDS warns UK is experiencing the most dangerous period of any time in his 35-year career
Sir Rich Knighton said the country is going through the most precarious period he has known in his working life and the UK faces choices
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Cadets Three-point Cadet Action Plan strategy unveiled as minister pledges more support for force
The Cadet Action Plan will be published during the first-ever National Cadets Week in October
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Politics Defence Investment Plan set to be published before next month's Nato summit
The Defence Secretary said the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan will be made public before a major summit in Turkey on 7 July
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Iraq Geoff Hoon: No regrets over decision to invade Iraq, blames misleading intelligence on WMD
The former defence secretary also paid tribute to the 179 British military personnel lost during the eight-year conflict
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Scotland PM urges Glasgow to reconsider Royal Regiment of Scotland freedom of the city decision
Sir Keir Starmer said he 'cannot understand' the decision to refuse the regiment the civic honour as it marks its 20th anniversary
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Royal Marines Carns a genuine military hero says minister, amid rumours of Labour leadership contest
Luke Pollard says the former marine has a bright political future ahead, but in the meantime the defence team needs to get on with the job
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Politics 'Deeply disappointing': Defence Readiness Bill omission from King's speech sparks criticism
Plans for new powers to prepare the UK for a potential conflict were not included in the King's Speech
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Royals Military takes on ceremonial role as King's speech marks start of new parliamentary session
King Charles III was dressed in his Admiral of the Fleet Royal Naval Number 1 Dress with cap and sword