Ben Wallace 'considering resigning' as defence secretary in expected autumn reshuffle
Friday, 14 July 2023 Ben Wallace - the longest-serving Conservative defence secretary - is considering leaving government in an anticipated autumn reshuffle, Sky News understands.
Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for the first Cabinet meeting since the Conservative Party suffered significant losses in last week’s local and mayoral elections. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mark Harper insisted the Conservatives were still in with a chance of winning the next general election, despite the party’s local elections trouncing. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has insisted Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives still have "everything to fight for", despite their terrible results in this.. Sky News
Labour's shock victory in the West Midlands mayoral election was a further dagger to Tory hearts after a dire few days of local election results. Sky News
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Outgoing Defence Secretary Ben Wallace candidly discussed his plans for life after politics. He jokingly entertained the prospect of embarking on a career as a ski instructor or even trying his hand at..
Ben Wallace has said that the time is right for someone else to take over from his role as defence secretary. Reflecting on his tenure, Wallace said “It’s important that I give the prime minister..
Friday, 14 July 2023
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