Govt: Defence spending boost needed in these dangerous times
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Govt: Defence spending boost needed in these dangerous times
The Armed Forces minister says the £2.2bn increase in defence spending is necessary in "these more insecure and dangerous times".
Luke Pollard adds the money will be put towards "more advanced weaponry, directed energy weapons, more business going directly to UK firms and improving defence housing".
Report by Brooksl.
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U.S-Houthis War: Yemen’s Houthi-led Armed Forces unleashed a wave of drone and missile strikes targeting Israeli military sites and US naval warships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. Footage emerging from the strikes shows Israeli bases engulfed in flames, while reports confirm damage to the USS Harry S. Truman. The retaliatory strikes, launched in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, mark one of the most intense cross-regional offensives by the Houthis to date.
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Veterans Minister Alistair Carns says military morale is at its lowest in 14 years, with poor housing a major factor. Labour has pledged to upgrade 1,000 homes and introduce a consumer charter aimed at improving living standards and support for Armed Forces families.
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Iran has reportedly deployed advanced anti-air and anti-ship missiles on strategic islands in the Persian Gulf.The move is seen as a direct threat to U.S. naval operations and its largest military base in the region.Military analysts warn the missiles could enable Iran to enforce a partial blockade. This escalation raises tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and challenges U.S. deterrence in the Gulf.
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The Royal Navy warship HMS Dauntless uses live rounds to take out an incoming drone from a distance, during an exercise used to prepare for a major deployment to Asia in the coming weeks. Armed Forces minister Luke Pollard says, “we will defend ourselves, and will defend our allies”.
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The Armed Forces minister has said the responsibility to end the war in Ukraine "is solely on Putin", as Russia and Ukraine agree to a Black Sea ceasefire deal. Luke Pollard adds, "we will continue to support our friends in Ukraine to guarantee their freedom and sovereignty for as long as it takes". On the leaked White House Signal messages criticising Europe, Pollard says President Donald Trump is "right" to call on European countries to step up on defence spending. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard insists the UK’s planned "coalition of the willing" will deter Russia from future invasions, despite scepticism. He says the alliance will provide security guarantees to prevent President Putin from “rearming and going again,” stressing continued support for Ukraine to maintain peace and sovereignty. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard says Lord Mandelson was “not right” when the British Ambassador to the US suggested Ukraine should commit to a ceasefire before Russia. The ambassador used an interview with American network ABC to say that Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky should give "unequivocal backing" to US President Donald Trump's peace initiative. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of “chasing Reform”, saying “they want to sound like they’re strong on migration". Her comments come as the government introduces new measures to deny asylum seekers the right the stay in the UK if convicted of committing sexual offences. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey condemns Belfast-based rap group Kneecap for making “outrageous” remarks as footage emerges of one of its members appearing to say "kill your local MP".
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Two men accused cutting down the landmark Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian's Wall in 2023 arrive in court. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, deny two counts each of criminal damage - one to the tree and one to the ancient Roman-built wall.
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Cabinet ministers arrive in Downing Street as the government introduces new measures to deny asylum seekers the right the stay in the UK if convicted of committing sexual offences.
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Shadow Crime and Policing Minister Matt Vickers mocks Labour’s new law on asylum seekers saying, “the immigration system is an utter disaster”. The government plans to ban migrants convicted of sex offences, home secretary Yvette Cooper says.
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kemi Badenoch has spoken out in support of the prime minister's decision to increase defence spending. Speaking during a visit to Glasglow on Thursday, the Conservative party leader said she is pleased..
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