Ben Wallace
Grant Shapps appointed as defence secretary
Ben Wallace resignation prompts appointment of former energy secretary and mini cabinet reshuffle
Aubrey Allegretti, Dan Sabbagh and Peter Walker
31, Aug, 2023 @4:27 PM
Grant Shapps appointed defence secretary as Claire Coutinho takes energy brief in mini-reshuffle – as it happened
Energy secretary appointed defence secretary in mini-reshuffle, with Claire Coutinho taking the energy security brief
Tom Ambrose (now); Rachel Hall and Tom Bryant (earlier)
31, Aug, 2023 @4:00 PM
Ben Wallace resigns as defence secretary
Mini-reshuffle expected as Wallace tells PM he is quitting to ‘invest in the parts of life I have neglected’
Aubrey Allegretti
31, Aug, 2023 @8:07 AM
Ben Wallace suggests cabinet reshuffle could happen within days
Defence secretary expects reorganisation as sources say plans to ‘reset narrative’ are under way in case of byelection losses
Aubrey Allegretti Senior political correspondent
18, Jul, 2023 @5:59 PM
Ben Wallace vows to press PM over military spending pledge
Outgoing defence secretary due to unveil defence strategy paper with no new money for armed forces
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
17, Jul, 2023 @11:01 PM
What is the MoD taking in its tea? There's no way Britain will be in a three-front war by 2030 | Simon Jenkins
The outgoing defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has got the begging bowl out again. But his fearmongering about Russia and the Pacific is irresponsible, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Simon Jenkins
17, Jul, 2023 @1:46 PM
‘Thank you, Ben Wallace!’ Ukraine bemused and irritated by UK’s call for gratitude
The UK defence secretary accused Ukraine of ingratitude for Britain’s military aid
Luke Harding in Kyiv
15, Jul, 2023 @12:23 PM
US and UK call for more gratitude from Kyiv after Zelenskiy’s Nato complaint
Comments come after Ukrainian leader complained his country had not been given firm timetable for joining alliance
Dan Sabbagh in Vilnius
12, Jul, 2023 @10:02 PM
Zelenskiy forced to recalibrate to avert Nato summit falling-out
Ukrainian president’s frustration threatened to overshadow meeting – and did not go unnoticed by other leaders
Dan Sabbagh in Vilnius
12, Jul, 2023 @2:41 PM
Zelenskiy fails in effort to secure invitation to join Nato at Vilnius summit
Leaders of military alliance sign off on declaration that does not give Ukraine firm membership timetable
Dan Sabbagh in Vilnius
11, Jul, 2023 @9:30 PM
SAS must be named in inquiry into alleged unlawful killings, says Afghan families’ lawyer
MoD acknowledged at preliminary hearing that ‘UK special forces’ were present in Afghanistan
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
05, Jul, 2023 @1:32 PM
UK’s armed forces chief says there is no row over cuts with head of army
Tony Radakin tells MPs that Patrick Sanders’ brief tenure is down to the defence secretary not him
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
04, Jul, 2023 @6:19 PM
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