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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Troubles bill risks helping IRA goals, says ex-minister Carns

Al Carns has said the bill was one of the reasons he stepped down as armed forces minister.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

MoD investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel

A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges

The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

Sir Richard Knighton backs ex-defence secretary John Healey's claim the government is not providing adequate funds.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey

The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey

The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey

The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics15 Jun 2026

Assisted dying returns to Parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'

Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'

Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending

The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".

Defence
BBC Politics14 Jun 2026

Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister

Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.

Defence