Ben Wallace
It’s too late to replace Sunak so Tories must ‘march towards the sound of the guns’, Ben Wallace says – as it happened
Former defence secretary tells colleagues there is no alternative to Rishi Sunak and to ‘get on with’ preparing for an election
Andrew Sparrow
18, Mar, 2024 @5:52 PM
What the explosive testimony of a minister reveals about Britain’s war in Afghanistan – and its rogue special forces | Frank Ledwidge
The probe into 80 alleged SAS killings heard evidence from Johnny Mercer and highlighted the urgent need for oversight, says former military officer Frank Ledwidge
Frank Ledwidge
12, Mar, 2024 @1:00 PM
UK minister says he ‘cannot disprove’ claims Afghans were unlawfully killed
Johnny Mercer tells UK inquiry of reports SAS had killed civilians between 2010 and 2013
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor
20, Feb, 2024 @6:59 PM
Former health minister says Michelle Mone wasn’t honest with him about her PPE Medpro involvement – as it happened
Lord Bethell during Covid posts screengrab he says challenges ex-Tory peer’s claim she told people in government about her links with PPE Medpro
Andrew Sparrow
18, Dec, 2023 @5:45 PM
Israel’s ‘killing rage’ will fuel conflict for 50 years, warns ex-UK defence secretary
Senior Tory criticises war methods in Gaza, saying they pose threat to Israel’s moral and legal authority
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
18, Dec, 2023 @10:22 AM
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
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