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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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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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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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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

Team Burnham Pressing Lauren Edwards to U-Turn on Assisted Suicide Bill

Guido reported the growing Labour pressure on the hopeful new assisted suicide Bill sponsor to change her mind before she has to present her Private Members’ Bill tomorrow. There’s still time… Could Team Burnham now force her to make a U-turn at the 11th hour? Labour sources suggest the legislative plans of the likely incoming…

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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

WATCH: John Healey Savages Reeves in Resignation Speech

In John Healey’s resignation speech: “Britain must set the headmark of spending 3% on defence in 2030 and a clear path to 3.5% in 2035. The commitment all NATO nations have made to each other and to their people. And I believe this would commands wide cross party support… At this dangerous time, I see…

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence

Rich Knighton tells Lords committee he is ‘most concerned’ about impact on day-to-day military activities Britain will have to “dial back” on military operations and exercises in the next few years if the Ministry of Defence (MoD) does not receive extra funding from Downing Street and the Treasury, the UK’s most senior military officer has said. Rich Knighton, the chief of the defence staff, told a Lords committee that he was “most concerned” about the budgets for day-to-day activities – in his

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Conservative Home16 Jun 2026

Rupert Talfourd-Cook: It’s not just about picking the right candidates, but training them how to campaign

Representing constituents effectively, making the case for good policy and winning the arguments that matter are not things we should leave to chance. Politics is a craft, not just a calling, and serious candidates deserve the chance to learn it properly. The post Rupert Talfourd-Cook: It’s not just about picking the right candidates, but training them how to campaign appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer has proven himself to be absolutely pathetic on defence

OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: The Prime Minister really does appear to take us for fools.

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