The Latest Breaking News from Ben Wallace

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has gone to Washington, like Mr Smith in the movie, this time on unscheduled and urgent business. Three days of meetings at the Pentagon and White House will focus on the dramatic turning point in the Ukraine war and the scary possibilities of what Russia might…

The US and Britain need to respond at “pace” to Vladimir Putin’s increasing targeting of civilian infrastructure and areas in Ukraine, a Cabinet minister said on Wednesday.

Spokesperson says it is ‘right to consider all options’ as PM is pushed to reaffirm defence spending plan

The embattled PM has resigned in a brief 90 second statement outside Number 10 after just 44 days in office - her replacement in Downing Street will be announced in a week's time

The future of Ms Truss’s leadership appears precarious - and the bookies agree

James Heappey warned he would resign if Liz Truss breaks her promise, while Defence Secretary Ben Wallace would be expected to follow.

The Defence Secretary has made an emergency trip to the US to discuss the security situation in Ukraine, including the threat of a nuclear attack.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly condemned the strikes on civilian areas as Defence Secretary Ben Wallace prepared for talks with the US.

New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt would also risk Defence Secretary Ben Wallace quitting if he U-turns on Liz Truss’s spending pledge.