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Wallace warns Russia may ‘lash out’ as he calls for rise in defence spending

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has called for increased investment in Britain’s armed forces as he warned there was a “real risk” Russia could “lash out” against the UK and its European allies. As Nato leaders gathered for a major summit in Madrid, ...

28 Jun 2022 at 17:28

Wallace dismisses Russian ‘excuses’ for Crimean air base explosions

The Defence Secretary has said it is “clear” explosions at a Russian air base in Crimea were not caused by “someone dropping a cigarette”, as he dismissed Moscow’s “excuses” for the blasts. It comes amid speculation the fireballs – which killed ...

10 Aug 2022 at 20:09

Re-appointed Wallace has said military spending must rise

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been adamant that spending on Britain’s armed forces must rise in the face of the growing threat from countries like Russia and China. Mr Wallace, who retains his position in Rishi Sunak’s new administration, ...

25 Oct 2022 at 21:54

Defence spending to increase by at least £52bn in response to Russian aggression

The Defence Secretary has said Britain will increase the size of its armed forces spending by at least £52 billion in response to Russian aggression. In his first interview since Liz Truss entered No 10, Ben Wallace confirmed the new Prime ...

25 Sept 2022 at 05:59

‘Peacetime’ defence budget not fit for new era of insecurity, warns Ellwood

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt have been urged to boost defence spending to cope with a new Cold War involving both China and Russia. The chairman of the Commons Defence Committee, Tobias Ellwood, said the UK was still operating on a ...

12 Feb 2023 at 12:45

Defence Secretary meets Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise trip to Kyiv

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace made a secret visit to Kyiv to hold discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky on sending further military support to Ukraine. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said they spoke during the previously ...

10 Jun 2022 at 16:25

Ministers hear call to reward armed forces for covering Christmas strikes

Ministers have heard calls for armed forces personnel to be rewarded if called upon to help cover roles affected by strikes. Conservative MP Richard Drax questioned the Government in the Commons over whether there are “any ...

12 Dec 2022 at 18:02

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US defence secretary tests positive for Covid-19 for second time

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms and will quarantine at home. It is the second time Mr Austin has contracted coronavirus. In a statement, the ...

15 Aug 2022 at 19:11

Who is Grant Shapps, the man taking over as Defence Secretary?

Grant Shapps will take the reins at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) against a backdrop of war in Europe and with his predecessor warning the world will become more insecure and unstable. Unlike Ben Wallace, whose ...

31 Aug 2023 at 13:20

Shapps in fifth Cabinet role in a year as Sunak appoints him Defence Secretary

Grant Shapps has been promoted to Defence Secretary as Rishi Sunak handed him his fifth Cabinet role in a year in a mini-reshuffle prompted by Ben Wallace’s resignation. With an eye on a general election, the ...

31 Aug 2023 at 13:43

Ben Wallace to ‘quit Government at next reshuffle and not stand again as MP’

Ben Wallace has said he plans to resign at the next Cabinet reshuffle after four years as Defence Secretary. He told The Sunday Times he would stand down as an MP at the next election but ruled out leaving ...

15 Jul 2023 at 23:20

Sunak hails outgoing Defence Secretary Ben Wallace’s ‘distinguished’ career

Rishi Sunak has praised Ben Wallace for a “distinguished” career following the Defence Secretary’s announcement he will resign at the next Cabinet reshuffle. Mr Wallace, who has been Defence Secretary ...

17 Jul 2023 at 17:26

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