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Wes Streeting in talks with US to plan international defence conference

The Defence Secretary has spoken to the US secretary of war during his first week in office.

Evening Standard

How many of Andy Burnham's Cabinet are Labour Friends of Israel backers? See the list

MORE than a third of Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet are supporters of an influential Labour Party pro-Israel lobbying group, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham urged to 'draw a line' and ban US forces from Scottish airports

Andy Burnham has been urged to block the US military from using Prestwick Airport and other UK bases as a launchpad for strikes on Iran

The National (Scotland)

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Former defence secretaries back Healey plan to use war bonds to boost defence spending

Rachel Reeves rejected joining the Global Defence Bank set up by Canadian PM Mark Carney, but her replacement John Healey is understood to be reconsidering it

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting took thousands from donors with links to arms firms and Palantir

WES Streeting took tens of thousands of pounds from donors with links to arms firms and controversial US tech firm Palantir, The National can reveal…

The National (Scotland)

Streeting says Burnham government will prioritise military over other spending

Defence secretary says he will give arms industry ‘clarity and confidence’ in contrast to row preceding Starmer’s exit

The Guardian - UK

What are ‘loyal wingmen’ drones? New unmanned fighter jet hailed as ‘groundbreaking for UK defence’

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‘No commitment’ to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

The Prime Minister suggested increasing the £12,570 tax-free personal allowance would be something that the Government could look at in the budget.

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting unveils ‘loyal wingman’ drones in ‘groundbreaking moment’ for UK’s defence

New defence secretary says drone will be in the skies in 2027 as part of £300m investment

The Independent UK

UK politics: Burnham to review early prisoner release scheme – as it happened

New PM says the main perpetrator in the killing of PC Andrew Harper will now ‘not be subject to early release’ and he will also review ‘whole policy’

The Guardian - UK

Mahmood and Streeting accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme

Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about scheme

The Guardian - UK

Will Andy Burnham commit to key defence spending demand?

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham fails to commit to Healey’s 3 per cent defence spending demand

Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham take up their roles after a row over defence spending plagued Sir Keir Starmer’s final weeks at No 10, amid mounting public pressure for the government to prioritise Britain’s ailing military

The Independent UK

Defence secretary Wes Streeting says sorry for early prisoner release joke

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Evening Standard

Who's in Andy Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by new PM

Who are the new ministers in Andy Burnham’s Government?

The Independent UK

Streeting and Mahmood apologise for joke about early prisoner release caught on hot mic

The Defence Secretary made the remarks in a conversation with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and the new Justice Secretary Alex Norris

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims there is ‘toxic atmosphere’ in Putin’s inner circle after battlefield failures

Ukrainian president says Kremlin aides signalling Russian leader alone responsible for frontline losses

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Same gang, different seats’: Readers unimpressed as Andy Burnham names new cabinet

YOUR VIEWS: As Andy Burnham unveils his first cabinet, readers are debating whether familiar faces in new jobs amount to real change

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Evening Standard

Streeting says he wants to make UK prepared to win wars as Defence Secretary

Mr Streeting described the new Chancellor as a ‘firm friend’ of defence in the Treasury, when asked how Government plans to boost defence spending.

Evening Standard

Russian firing exercise off UK coast ‘irresponsible’, says Wes Streeting

The new Defence Secretary condemned Russia’s actions off the coast of Plymouth.

The National (Scotland)

New Health Secretary took thousands from private health-linked donors

THE new Health Secretary took more than £165,000 from donors linked with the private healthcare sector, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland)

Wes Streeting appointment as Defence Secretary branded 'disgraceful'

WES Streeting being appointed Defence Secretary has been branded “disgraceful” by anti-war campaigners.

France 24

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils new government, replacing Starmer era

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office on Monday, reshuffling the cabinet to remove allies of predecessor Keir Starmer and appointing John Healey as finance minister, Ed Miliband as foreign minister and Wes Streeting as defence minister. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to tackle cost-of-living pressures and signalled a…

The Independent UK

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

Evening Standard

Burnham to set out cost-of-living support and chair first Cabinet meeting as PM

The new premier promised to provide early ‘breathing space’ for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10.

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