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Express Politics11 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer just exposed his weakness on defence - his own MPs have had enough

SKETCH - MARTYN BROWN: Keir Starmer dithered and blathered during another humiliating PMQs

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Guido Fawkes11 Jun 2026

Miliband Digs in Over Net Zero in Funding Clash With Starmer

Ed Miliband is at war with Number 10 over its attempts to slash DESNZ’s budget by at least 1% to help fund the elusive Defence Investment Plan (DIP). According to the Telegraph, Miliband has gone studs up over demands to squeeze around £600m from the department. Will someone think of the heat pumps… Currently, around…

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Express Politics11 Jun 2026

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband at war as Labour defence row explodes

The Government has come under fire over its delayed defence spending plan.

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Conservative Home11 Jun 2026

Bob Seely: Will Russia collapse?

The Russian state is - probably - heading towards a reckoning. But it is a fool's errant to predict when and where that might be, or what it may look like. The post Bob Seely: Will Russia collapse? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home11 Jun 2026

Andrew Fox: Britain’s Defence Investment Plan must be a contract with reality

Britain needs a force capable of mobilising, replenishing, absorbing losses, protecting the homeland, operating with NATO in Europe, and sustaining advanced cyber, space and undersea operations. Anything less is another declaratory review. The post Andrew Fox: Britain’s Defence Investment Plan must be a contract with reality appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home11 Jun 2026

Jason Perry: Croydon is recovering. But we have lots more to do.

My focus now is simple: keep Croydon moving forward, keep delivering visible change, and keep restoring pride in the borough we all call home. The post Jason Perry: Croydon is recovering. But we have lots more to do. appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Sky News Politics11 Jun 2026

Military chief writes to PM in unusual move - as hopes of major announcement this week dashed

The UK's military chief has written to the prime minister amid concerns that an offer of around an extra £13bn to fund a major investment plan for defence is not enough, Sky News understands.

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Express Politics10 Jun 2026

'Security crisis' fears as MoD loses hundreds of laptops and phones in '£1.6m' blunder

The Ministry of Defence has been accused of "leaking money through basic incompetence", with Defence Secretary John Healey urged to "get a grip".

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The Guardian Politics10 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer aides ‘war gaming’ over leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest - including sacking ministers who support Burnham UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer’s closest aides are “war-gaming” how to win a leadership contest ahead of Andy Burnham’s much-anticipated return to Westminster if he wins the Makerfield byelection, the Guardian understands. Downing Street sources said the prime minister had taken the last fortnight to think seriously about his future but was now “hellbent” on fighting any conte

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Express Politics10 Jun 2026

Nigel Farage announces huge Brexit freedom VAT cut for small UK firms

Nigel Farage has pledged to raise the VAT threshold for small businesses using Brexit freedoms as he warned voters not to back Andy Burnham's EU return plans.

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Express Politics10 Jun 2026

War declared on 'dodgy' vape and barbers shops as crime gangs take over UK high streets

Police will get new powers to shut down barbers, vape shops and nail salons.

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BBC Politics10 Jun 2026

Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch

The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded.

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