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Shapps abandoned Ukraine trip over security – MoD
The defence secretary was warned the Kremlin was aware of his travel plans, reports say.
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Houthis believe they are the region’s Robin Hood – Shapps
The UK defence secretary said Houthi actions were damaging international economies, affecting food prices and have “rocketed” insurance costs. Grant S [...]
Grant Shapps says UK and US strikes on Yemen Houthis 'not an escalation'
More than 30 targets were hit in Yemen in the third round of joint strikes on the Iran-backed group.
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UK needs to be ‘prepared’ for war – Grant Shapps
Defence secretary Grant Shapps has said that the UK needs to be "prepared" for war.Earlier in the week Mr Shapps said that the country was "moving fro [...]
Shapps ‘disappointed’ by Netanyahu opposition to Palestinian state
Following a call with US President Joe Biden on Saturday, Mr Netanyahu's office released a statement saying he had "reiterated his policy that after H [...]
Shapps says UK will repel Houthi Red Sea attacks
The defence secretary says British forces will take direct action against Houthi rebels targeting vessels in the key shipping lane.
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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps backs Rwanda law to pass
According to Home Office modelling conducted earlier this year, 90% of those appealing against deportation to Rwanda would see their appeals rejected [...]
Suella Braverman: Shapps won't back home secretary's language on policing
He distances himself from the home secretary's language, but says it is "proper" to debate the issue.
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Braverman speech is no Enoch Powell situation – Shapps
Delivered to local Conservative Party members in Birmingham, days before the second reading of the 1968 Race Relations Bill, then-MP Enoch Powell refe [...]
Grant Shapps on HS2: We must balance spending needs
Grant Shapps has said the UK must consider the "balance" of how it spends its money, when questioned about the future of HS2. The defence secretary sa [...]
HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project due to soaring costs – Shapps
Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project.
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Grant Shapps team say he doesn't have TikTok on his personal phone
MPs have urged the new defence secretary to quit the app over fears sensitive data could be accessed.
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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year
Grant Shapps is the UK's new defence secretary. His new role is the fifth big government job he's held in the past year - under three different prime [...]
Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year
Grant Shapps is the UK's new defence secretary. His new role is the fifth big government job he's held in the past year - under three different prime [...]
Grant Shapps named as new UK defence secretary
The energy secretary takes over as head of the Ministry of Defence from Ben Wallace.
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