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Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment plan as No 10 says funding is ‘credible’ – as it happened

Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projectsMinister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence planDan Sabbagh is the Guardian’s defence and security editor.Andy Burnham is a “true patriot” who will provide the money needed to maintain Britain’s security when he becomes prime minister, the new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, said on a visit to a factory in Cambridge today.I’ve known Andy Burnham for more than 15 years, he is a true patriot, and I absolutely believe that he will make sure that we have the resources that we need to field the kind of capabilities that are required given the nature of the world that we’re operating in.I know what we need to do to keep Britain safe, and I’m absolutely confident that Andy Burnham, as the next prime minister, knows that as well, and we’ll make sure in the context of the next spending review that we’ve got the resources we need to keep the country safe. Continue reading...

Lee Rotherham: The Government’s weakness on defence is only rivalled by the weakness of their defence

The current defence budget is £62.2bn. Our figure, £70.3bn, is merely the estimate for being able to stay in the next big fight for more than a week – and, more immediately, for looking like a sufficiently serious threat for a peer or near-peer power not to chance their hand and start it. The post Lee Rotherham: The Government’s weakness on defence is only rivalled by the weakness of their defence appeared first on Conservative Home.

Green Robes, Red Strings: National Security Watchdog Flags ELI’s CCP Ties to Judicial Training

If our political leaders are serious about both national security and the integrity of our courts, they must treat this as a counterintelligence problem, not just another Washington “review.” The post Green Robes, Red Strings: National Security Watchdog Flags ELI’s CCP Ties to Judicial Training first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

UK lawmakers to debate influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups

UK lawmakers to debate influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups UK lawmakers are set to debate the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups on British politics on Monday and consider calls for a public inquiry into the issue. The discussion follows a petition that has attracted more than 118,000 signatures, surpassing the threshold required for parliamentary consideration. Supporters of the petition argue that the role of pro-Israel organisations in UK politics should be examined in light of the government's response to the war in Gaza and rising settler violence in the occupied West Bank. The UK government had said in a statement issued in April that it does not support launching a public inquiry into the matter.

MPs Debate Israeli Influence in British Politics After 118,500 Sign Petition

MPs debated the influence of the Israel lobby on UK politics after more than 118,500 people signed a petition calling for an inquiry. The debate, which took place on July 22, follows the government rejecting calls for such a probe. “We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We []

WATCH: Starmer Attacks Burnham’s Defence Bonds Proposal

Starmer at the launch of his DIP: “You have some people in this debate who underplay the threat and deny the need to prioritise defense and securities. You also have those who say you can fund defence without making sacrifices in other areas of capital spending. And you have those arguing that we can just

Mistrust between the Treasury and MoD is holding back UK defence

Resolving the impasse between the two departments is urgent

Scottish Labour 2026 review – what is it asking? What is it not asking?

A confidential draft of Scottish Labour’s post-election review, seen by LabourList, contains 26 questions examining almost every aspect The post Scottish Labour 2026 review – what is it asking? What is it not asking? appeared first on LabourList.

Greens’ ‘low regard’ for Australian national security speaks volumes about their fall from grace

LNP MP Andrew Wallace discusses the Greens' response to ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess’ national security warning. “The fact that the Greens political party continue to have such low regard for our national security and our institutions says a lot about the reasons for their fall from grace in recent years,” Mr Wallace told Sky News Australia. “The Greens have once again demonstrated they simply don’t understand the seriousness of the national security environment confronting Australia.”

The three groups now labelled a threat to the UK’s national security

The three groups now labelled a threat to the UK’s national security

Members of the Security Track Discuss Security Sector Reform

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America’s defense renaissance depends on manufacturers you’ve never heard of

We all know that Washington, D.C., has spent the past several years debating defense budgets, supply chain resilience, and industrial policy. Yet one of the most important lessons emerging from America’s renewed focus on national security is that military superiority is not built solely by billion-dollar weapons platforms, but upon thousands of highly specialized manufacturers []

NATO needs to create its own defense market

Strengthening defense capabilities is not only about security policy. It is also industrial policy.

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center of Britain’s future military under a defense plan announced Tuesday that includes a 15 billion pound (20 billion) spending boost. Like other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the UK is under pressure to increase defense spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable US. But its Defense Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and Treasury officials wrangled over

Is Labour's 'lacklustre' Defence Investment Plan Starmer's parting U-turn? MARK NICOL takes aim at the 'colossal political misjudgment' that saw an extra £1.5 billion appear only AFTER Healey and Carns quit

Is Labour's 'lacklustre' Defence Investment Plan Starmer's parting U-turn? MARK NICOL takes aim at the 'colossal political misjudgment' that saw an extra £1.5 billion appear only AFTER Healey and Carns quit

Analysis-Britain’s Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto

Analysis-Britain’s Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto

Zahid defends Cybercrimes Bill, says powers subject to checks and balances

PARLIAMENT | MPs raise concerns over surveillance, privacy and civil liberties.

A branch plant for bombs

Canada's February 2026 Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) frames defence production as central to Canadian security. It emerges amid U.S. pressure on NATO allies to increase military spending, and responds to growing doubts about American reliability as a security partner. The post A branch plant for bombs appeared first on CCPA.

On Board NATO’s Arctic Aircraft Carrier Hunting for Russian Threats

Watch how the British military is trying to counter an increase in hostile activity in the High North.

IDF Disabled Veterans Org. warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget

The warnings came amid debate in 2026 defense spending discussions, in which the Finance Ministry rejected the Defense Ministry's petitions to increase spending by NIS 40 billion.

British MP calls for inquiry into UK government complicity in Israeli aggression on Gaza

LONDON, June 23 (YPA) – Amid rising political debate inside the United Kingdom over the government’s stance on the Israeli aggression on Gaza, scrutiny of London’s involvement in supporting Israeli military operations has returned to the forefront of public discussion. The stance came following controversial statements made by British MP Jeremy Corbyn, who called for []

Chris Mason: The crunching trade-offs and big numbers Burnham may soon confront

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), And RTX (NYSE: RTX) Emerge As Top Defense Picks Amid Record Budget Tailwinds

Defense stocks occupy a rare position in today’s market, where geopolitical anxiety, fiscal generosity, and multi-year revenue visibility converge simultaneously. The Department of War’s Fiscal Year 2027 investment request totals 756.8 billion, with President Trump declaring the military budget “should not be 1 Trillion Dollars, but rather 1.5 Trillion Dollars.” Goldman Sachs has framed economic [] The post Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), And RTX (NYSE: RTX) Emerge As Top Defense Picks Amid Record Budget Tailwinds appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Mindef waspada taktik lengahkan tuntutan RM1.06b

KOTA TINGGI: Syarikat pembekal peluru berpandu anti kapal (NSM), Kongsberg Defence Aerospace AS (KDA) memohon mengadakan perbincangan dengan Kementerian Pertahanan bagi menyelesaikan tuntutan RM1.06 bilion, ekoran pembatalan perolehan misil berkenaan. Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, pihaknya tidak mahu perbincangan itu dijadikan alasan atau taktik untuk melengah-lengahkan proses penilaian yang sedang dilaksanakan. ... Read more The post Mindef waspada taktik lengahkan tuntutan RM1.06b appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Police investigating Reform over donations

A statement has been released. The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into Reform UK over donations given to the political party. Recently, headlines in the news have been dominated by Nigel Farage stepping down as MP for Clacton over undeclared gifts received by convicted criminal George Cottrell, however, now attention has shifted to his []

Parliament and ministers kept in dark: two issues, two investigations

Parliament, as well as ministers, may have been kept in the dark over an IT project. Those are separate issues and will receive separate investigations.

Defence Secretary faces questions on £4.7bn funding gap left to Andy Burnham

The presumptive prime minister will have to identify an extra tranche of funding for defence in his first budget.

Cops Nab New Suspect in Murder of U.K. Politician

Jack Taylor / Jack Taylor, REUTERSAuthorities have arrested a 28-year-old British man in connection with the killing of politician Ann Widdecombe. The 78-year-old former member of Parliament was found dead at her home in rural ​southwest England on Thursday, after suffering serious injuries. The male suspect was arrested in Rotherham, northern England, late on Saturday. “At this point, there is ​still no information to suggest that this is a terrorism-related incident, and at this point, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with ​this murder,” said Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman. “Detectives remain open-minded about the potential motive. At this stage, there is ‌nothing to suggest that it was politically motivated.” Widdecombe served as Conservative Member of Parliament for Maidstone from 1987 to 2010. Two other serving members of Parliament have been murdered in the last decade, Reuters reports. Labour MP Jo Cox was shot and stabbed in 2016 during the Brexit campaign by a far-right extremist, and Conservative MP David Amess was fatally stabbed in 2021 by an attacker linked to the militant group Islamic State.Read it at ReutersRead more at The Daily Beast.

5 things to know about the UK’s new defense spending plan

Britain's Defence Investment Plan is aimed at preparing the country for growing strategic challenges.

France’s National Rally Under Fourth Investigation over EU Funds

‘The current accusations follow an investigation initiated by the European Parliament’s Budgetary Control Committee against the right-wing group, after allegations of earlier mismanagement surfaced. The group might also be found liable for 4.3 million EUR allegedly misused by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy (ID) group.’ The post France’s National Rally Under Fourth Investigation over EU Funds appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

UK reform party leader triggers vote: Nigel Farage begins campaigning in by-election

Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's right-wing Reform Party, has begun campaigning for his seat in parliament. A day after he resigned as an MP, following accusations that he hadn't been upfront about a multi-million dollar gift from a crypto billionaire. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports from Farage’s constituency, Clacton-on-Sea, in the UK's southeast. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKPolitics #UKElection #BritishPolitics #ByElection #FarageCampaign #Clacton #UKNews #PoliticalControversy #UKParliament #AlJazeeraEnglish

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U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action "Terrorism" Sentencing of "Elbit 4"

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the United Kingdom’s prime minister and leader of the Labour Party following growing pressure from within his own party to step down. During his time in office, Starmer faced mounting opposition over his embrace of austerity measures amid a cost-of-living crisis in Britain, as well as his brutal crackdown on Palestine solidarity protesters. Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is widely expected to become the next prime minister. Some leaders of the British left have warned Burnham may do little to shift from Starmer’s policies, including his position on Israel. Starmer “really lost support in the party because he was perceived as too right-wing for it and because he was too boring. He lacked charisma,” explains our guest, the Australian British human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson. Robertson also discusses Britain’s Court of Appeal’s ruling that the government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is lawful, making it a criminal offense to belong to or support the organization. Four Palestine Action activists were recently sentenced as terrorists over their involvement in a 2024 raid on a British factory operated by one of Israel’s largest arms manufacturers, Elbit Systems.