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Defence Committee: John Healey’s resignation a “grave moment”
The Defence Committee has issued a statement responding to the resignation of John Healey as Defence Secretary
11 June 2026
MOD minister Luke Pollard faces concluding questions on Afghan data breach
MOD minister Luke Pollard faces concluding questions on Afghan data breach
15 May 2026
AUKUS: Government must do more – and do it faster
The UK Government must inject renewed impetus into AUKUS – a landmark defence partnership with Australia and the United States – if it is to deliver on its potential, a report by the Defence Committee has found.
28 April 2026
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