If Ukraine Falls, Britain Is Next: Russia’s Shadow Over Our Shores

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk             If Russia isn’t stopped in Ukraine, Britain will face a Europe reshaped by Russian power, and a global order that rewards aggression rather than punishes it. That is the simple, brutal truth too many in Westminster and Brussels are unwilling to confront. A victorious Russia doesn’t justContinue reading “If Ukraine Falls, Britain Is Next: Russia’s Shadow Over Our Shores”

Boost to warfighting readiness as Britain’s aircraft carrier fully ‘mission ready’ and committed to NATO for the first time

            The Royal Navy’s powerful aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and her advanced fighter jets are under NATO command, the Defence Secretary has announced. HMS Prince of Wales first aircraft carrier with most advanced 5th generation F-35 fighter jets committed to NATO. Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary meet their Italian counterparts on the carrier, strengtheningContinue reading “Boost to warfighting readiness as Britain’s aircraft carrier fully ‘mission ready’ and committed to NATO for the first time”

In response to recent developments relating to a Ukraine peace deal, the Defence Committee has issued the following statement: 

            Defence Committee statement: Ukraine “The Defence Committee reaffirms that the United Kingdom must stand unequivocally with the people of Ukraine at this critical moment. Their struggle is not only for their own homeland, but also in defence of the security, stability and values of other parts of Europe. We believe that any peace mustContinue reading “In response to recent developments relating to a Ukraine peace deal, the Defence Committee has issued the following statement: “

UK and Germany to jointly hunt Russian submarines from Lossiemouth one year after landmark defence agreement

            The United Kingdom and Germany are ramping up their cyber and military cooperation to strengthen European and NATO security – with the two Armed Forces working closer than ever one year on from the signing of the landmark Trinity House Agreement on Defence. During a joint visit to RAF Lossiemouth today, Defence Secretary JohnContinue reading “UK and Germany to jointly hunt Russian submarines from Lossiemouth one year after landmark defence agreement”

Poppies, Pride and Freedom: What We Must Never Forget

             Remembrance Sunday 2025. One hundred and seven years almost to the day since the end of the Great War. For a short moment the UK pauses to remember its fallen in that conflict and the others since. It’s a permanent fixture in the life of our country, and I believe we are all theContinue reading “Poppies, Pride and Freedom: What We Must Never Forget”