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Hiring military novice as defence secretary at a time of war in Europe is risky move by PM

Sky News Thursday, 31 August 2023
The appointment of military novice Grant Shapps as defence secretary is a risky move by the prime minister at a time of war in Europe and major funding challenges for the Armed Forces.
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