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Russian strikes hit Lviv as Vladimir Putin makes only ‘minimal progress’

Russia expanded its missile strikes to Lviv in the west of Ukraine as British intelligence suggested Vladimir Putin’s invasion had made only “minimal progress” this week. Armed forces minister James Heappey said on Friday the early-morning attack on ...

18 Mar 2022 at 10:55

Defence minister backs Ukraine striking Russian soil with British weapons

A British defence minister has backed Ukrainian strikes on military targets behind Russian lines, even if the weapons used have been supplied by the UK. Armed forces minister James Heappey said on Tuesday there is “every chance” that Moscow’s ...

26 Apr 2022 at 10:25

Tens of thousands could die if Russia invades Ukraine, minister warns

Tens of thousands of people could die if Russia launches into an “extraordinarily stupid” conflict with Ukraine, a minister has warned. Armed Forces minister James Heappey said there is a “grave possibility” that Russia may launch military ...

19 Jan 2022 at 10:56

Government abandoned migrant pushback tactic after trial, MPs hear

The Government abandoned its plan to use controversial pushback tactics to turn away migrants in the Channel after trials, MPs have heard. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey told the Defence Committee on Tuesday that the Ministry of ...

12 Jul 2022 at 22:17

No one thought mini-budget was a ‘bad idea’, senior minister admits

No one in Liz Truss’s top ministerial team thought the mini-budget which unleashed market turmoil was a bad idea. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said that when the ideas were presented to Cabinet by then-chancellor Kwasi ...

18 Oct 2022 at 11:34

Minister threatens to quit if defence spending commitment is broken

Armed forces minister James Heappey has publicly threatened to quit if new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ditches Prime Minister Liz Truss’s key commitment to boost defence spending. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace would also be under ...

18 Oct 2022 at 10:56

British ex-military pilots ‘threatening UK interests’ by training Chinese army

Government wants law change to prevent military pilots training Chinese army

Former British military pilots have been warned not to teach the Chinese armed forces how to defeat western warplanes and aircraft as a Government minister said the law will be changed to stop them from doing it. Armed ...

18 Oct 2022 at 15:15

Minister acknowledges ‘robust’ clashes between MoD and Treasury over funding

There have been “robust” public and private clashes between the Ministry of Defence and Treasury over funding levels ahead of next week’s Budget, the armed forces minister acknowledged. James Heappey and Defence ...

08 Mar 2023 at 13:58

Cameron to return to the Cabinet table as Sunak meets his new-look team

Cameron to return to the Cabinet table as Sunak meets with his new-look team

Rishi Sunak will assemble his new-look Cabinet featuring Lord David Cameron for their first meeting after the sacking of Suella Braverman in a dramatic reshuffle that triggered anger on the Tory right. In a ...

14 Nov 2023 at 09:44

No 10 backs defence spending pledge after minister threatens to quit if broken

Downing Street has insisted Liz Truss will not back down on a key commitment to boost defence spending after the armed forces minister publicly threatened to quit if new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ditches the ...

18 Oct 2022 at 19:11

Ben Wallace says UK can ‘certainly toughen up’ visa conditions for Russians

Ben Wallace has said the UK can “toughen up” its visa conditions for Russians, but expressed doubt that a total ban was the solution. The Defence Secretary said he does not like seeing that oligarchs’ ...

24 Aug 2022 at 13:40

Ministers press for opening of Rafah crossing to allow Britons to flee Gaza

Ministers have been pressing for Egypt to open the Rafah crossing to allow Britons to flee Gaza and to reduce the “almost inevitable” impact on civilians of the conflict with Israel. Prime Minister ...

16 Oct 2023 at 13:24

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