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LGBT+ armed forces charity backs suggestion of Turing statue in Trafalgar Square

The Defence Secretary suggested erecting a statue of Alan Turing on the Fourth Plinth in London

The Independent UK

Sacked ambassador thanks UK for support during Ukraine’s ‘darkest hour’

Vadym Prystaiko was sacked as Kyiv’s representative in London after he appeared to publicly criticise President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine ambassador to UK after sarcasm row

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sacked his country’s ambassador to the UK after a row over the Ukrainian president’s perceived ingratitude towards the British government.

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Ukraine’s ambassador to UK exits role after Zelensky ‘sarcasm’ row

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK has left his post after he publicly criticised president Volodymyr Zelensky over his “sarcasm” during a row about his demands for weapons.

Evening Standard

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s ambassador to UK over Wallace weapons row

Vadym Prystaiko publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelensky for his ‘unhealthy sarcasm’ over the British defence secretary’s suggestion that Ukraine should show more gratitude for weapons supplied by Western allies

The Independent UK

Ukraine ambassador to UK grilled by Kyiv after criticising Zelensky in Amazon row

‘Very strong’ phone conversations held between Ukraine’s ambassador in London and Kyiv officials

The Independent UK

UK donated 184,000 more artillery shells to Ukraine than planned, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary was outlining the extent of Britain’s support for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia.

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‘Even hanging on to one would be a win’: Tories brace for byelection results

Votes in the three very different seats could indicate general election swings and prompt cabinet reshuffle

The Guardian - UK

James Cleverly makes public appeal to keep job as foreign secretary

Departure from normal ministerial practice adds to speculation of an imminent reshuffle by Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK

James Cleverly tells Rishi Sunak he wants to ‘stay put’ amid reshuffle speculation

The Foreign Secretary has been tipped in some reports as a contender to replace Ben Wallace at the Ministry of Defence in the next reshuffle

Evening Standard

‘It means a huge amount’: Dame Kelly Holmes among campaigners welcoming LGBT military treatment apology

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised for the ‘horrific’ historical treatment LGBT people who served in the military had faced prior to the year 2000

Evening Standard

Dame Kelly Holmes among campaigners welcoming LGBT military treatment apology

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised for the ‘horrific’ historical treatment LGBT people who served in the military had faced prior to the year 2000.

The Independent UK

Cleverly warns PM he wants to ‘stay put’ amid reshuffle speculation

The Foreign Secretary has been tipped in some reports as a contender to replace Ben Wallace at the Ministry of Defence in the next reshuffle.

The Independent UK

UK’s mission to become ‘global power in space’ back on track, ministers say

The Government’s National Space Council has met for the first time since its reinstatement.

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Ben Wallace suggests Alan Turing statue for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

The plinth is currently used to showcase artistic works temporarily.

The Independent UK

British troops to use e-bikes to sneak up on enemy

Army inspired by Ukraine’s example after soldiers attacked Russian tanks usin e-bikes during early days of invasion

The Independent UK

I needed to go out on a high for the good of my mental health, says Ben Wallace

The outgoing Defence Secretary suggested that being an MP has become a less desirable career choice.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Wallace suggests cabinet reshuffle could happen within days

Defence secretary expects reorganisation as sources say plans to ‘reset narrative’ are under way in case of byelection losses

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The Independent UK

Fewer frontline troops in future as UK depends on AI, new strategy suggests

As defence secretary says cutting the size of the British Army is necessary or soldiers would have to be sent into battle with ‘pitchforks’

Evening Standard

Cabinet reshuffle could happen this week, says Ben Wallace

Rishi Sunak is thought to be planning to shuffle his top ministerial team as he struggles to meet his key goal of halving inflation this year

The Independent UK

Watch as Keir Starmer and Ben Wallace speak at Tony Blair institute conference

Watch as Keir Starmer makes a speech on his vision for the future of Britain at the Tony Blair institute conference on Tuesday 18 July.

The Independent UK

Wallace sets out defence plan which draws on lessons learned from Ukraine war

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Ukraine had been ‘an incubator for new ways of war’.

The Independent UK

Watch as Ben Wallace delivers Defence Command Paper refresh in Commons

Watch as Ben Wallace delivers the Defence Command Paper refresh to the House of Commons on Tuesday 18 July.

The Week

Who will replace Ben Wallace as defence secretary?

Ben Wallace’s decision to step down as defence secretary means the search is now on to fill what has become one of the most high-profile jobs in government since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace says UK must cut troop numbers or send them out with ‘pitchforks’

Army needs to be ‘perfectly formed’, says defence secretary as he defends cuts to personnel

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