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Ben Wallace warns Israel over 'killing rage' in Gaza
The former UK defence secretary says Israel risks undermining its legal basis for actions in Gaza.
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Wallace: Russia lied to me before Ukraine invasion
The former defence secretary has recalled telling Russia 10 days ahead of their Ukrainian invasion: "Don't do it, please don't".Ben Wallace met Russia [...]
Ben Wallace: New UK defence secretary to be announced
Ben Wallace, who currently holds the role, announced his departure last month.
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Ben Wallace: Ukraine has ‘tragically become a battle lab’ for war technology
Mr Wallace, who plans to step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle after four years in the job, said: "The war in Ukraine has focus [...]
Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle
The senior Tory will also step down as an MP at the next general election, he tells the Sunday Times.
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Ben Wallace says he won't be next Nato chief
The defence secretary says the US wants the current head, Jens Stoltenberg, to stay on.
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Ben Wallace slaps down minister Johnny Mercer in army cash row
The defence secretary criticises "junior minister" Johnny Mercer in spat over armed forces spending.
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Ben Wallace: We need to invest in defence properly
The defence secretary says the Ukraine war has exposed "vulnerabilities" as he seeks more money.
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Ukraine: No immediate transfer of UK fighter jets – Wallace
President Zelensky urged the UK to send aircraft but the defence secretary says it will take months.
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Britain sending helicopters to Ukraine for first time – Ben Wallace
Three former Sea King helicopters will be provided and the first has already arrived, the BBC understands.
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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace endorses Liz Truss for PM
Ben Wallace, at one point a favourite to replace Boris Johnson, had not previously backed a candidate.
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Wallace rules himself out of Tory leadership race
The defence secretary says he hopes the Conservatives can "swiftly return to focusing on the issues".
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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to call for more military spending over Russian threat
Ben Wallace says the UK military needs more money to counter the threat posed by Russia.
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Joy Wallace: Labour suspends councillor over Priti Patel tweet
Councillor Joy Wallace suggested the home secretary's "skin might be vitiligo or a strong sunbed".
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Ben Wallace: Russia 'mirroring' WW2 fascism in Ukraine invasion
The defence secretary says Russia is "repeating the errors" of 70 years ago.
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