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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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026
Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military
PM hit by three-pronged attack from ex-defence secretary, former defence minister and chief of defence staff UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is leaving British troops underfunded and unable to carry out the operations he expects from them, according to scathing remarks delivered in parliament on Tuesday by three senior defence figures. The prime minister came under fire in separate interventions from his former defence secretary John Healey, the former defence minister Al Carns
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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026
Labour MP bringing back assisted dying bill urges House of Lords to finish its job
Lauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was halted The Labour MP Lauren Edwards who will bring the assisted dying bill back to the Commons has said she will not be dissuaded by concerns about Labour divisions, saying MPs should allow the House of Lords to finish its work on the bill after it was blocked from a vote by peers. It also can be revealed that the Labour MP and disability rights campaigner Marie Tidball is to co-sponsor the bill, along
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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026
The Right Angle: Two Days Until Makerfield
Two days remain until the Makerfield by-election. As Guido wrote in yesterday’s Labour Wars, Andy Burnham remains the bookies’ favourite. Reform’s hopes of crushing the Restore insurgency are fading. Party veteran and Reform board member Gawain Towler admitted today it would be “hard work” to win, though he largely attributed it to Burnham’s personal brand.…
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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.
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Express Politics16 Jun 2026
Andy Burnham is already terrifying financial markets with leadership election imminent
Andy Burnham's track record of higher spending and taxes could spook the markets and crash the pound should he win Makerfield and become PM, experts warn.
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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.
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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026
Reports: Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht in English Channel
According to reports the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich has fired warning shots in the Channel at a British yacht. In the Channel… A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: “We are investigating reports of an incident in the Channel.” The Times reports: “A UK-registered yacht alleged that the Russian Navy vessel fired warning shots nearby at…
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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.
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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026
Refugee groups condemn Tory plan to remove judges from asylum appeals
Conservatives accused of attack on ‘crucial safeguards’ and of fostering ‘climate of hostility’ towards judiciary Refugee groups and lawyers have described Conservative proposals to strip judges of their powers to rule on asylum seekers’ appeals against deportations as “an attack on the concept of justice and equality under the law”. In a speech on Tuesday, Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said a Conservative government would quit the European convention on human rights (ECHR) and abolish
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Express Politics16 Jun 2026
John Healey tears into Keir Starmer with dire warning about war threat
John Healey has torn into Sir Keir Starmer in a devastating resignation speech warning Britain's armed forces are underfunded and the country is falling behind.
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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.
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