Defence Secretary commits extra British troops to Ukraine
Britain will commit further Royal Marine commandos and a naval attache to Ukraine in a bid to bolster defences against Russia, the Defence Secretary has announced.
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Defence Secretary warns of ‘real threat’ over Afghanistan terrorists’ UK links
Terrorists in Afghanistan have made UK links and pose a “real threat” to Britain, raising concerns over possible “Manchester-style attacks”, the Defence Secretary has warned.
Ministry of Defence to spend £4 million protecting Scottish salaries from tax increases
More than 8,000 military personnel will have their salaries protected from income tax increases in Scotland.
Defence Secretary blasted over apparent amnesty suggestion for IRA terrorists
Gavin Williamson’s apparent suggestion that IRA terrorists be given an amnesty has sparked opposition from unionists in Northern Ireland.
No 10 slaps down Williamson over ‘Troubles amnesty for terrorists’ plan
Gavin Williamson has been slapped down by Downing Street for apparently suggesting IRA terrorists be given an amnesty from prosecution in order to provide the same protection to British soldiers.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson ‘heckled’ by Siri at despatch box
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson was left red-faced after his iPhone “heckled” him at the despatch box.
Cutting off Defence Secretary ‘most popular thing I’ve done on TV’ – Madeley
Richard Madeley has defended his decision to cut off Gavin Williamson part-way through a live interview, saying it was “probably the most popular thing I have ever done on television”.
TV presenter Madeley cuts off minister who avoided question four times
An angry Richard Madeley terminated a live TV interview with Gavin Williamson after the Defence Secretary dodged his question four times.
Construction begins on RAF Lossiemouth upgrade as UK response to increasing ‘Russian threat’
The north-east has become “integral to national security” as UK bids to combat the increasing threat posed by an aggressive Russia.
Lossiemouth prepares for a fleet of P8 Poseidon aircrafts
Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting the Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson in Moray as he cut the turf on a £132m facility for the UK’s new fleet of Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth.
New defence secretary must review Fort George closure decision
A north MP has urged the new secretary of state for defence to look again at the decision to axe Fort George.