Ben Wallace (politician)
British politician (born 1970)
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Sir Robert Ben Lobban Wallace is a British politician and former British Army Officer who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Conservative Party, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wyre and Preston North, formerly Lancaster and Wyre, from 2005 to 2024.
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Former minister denies 'lacking curiosity' over British soldiers' Afghanistan murder allegations Former defence secretary Ben Wallace has denied he lacked curiosity when allegations of war crimes by British soldiers were brought to him.Sky News - Published | |
Former Tory defence secretary joins minister's attack on Labour candidate's military service claimsConservative former defence secretary Ben Wallace has joined veterans minister Johnny Mercer's attacks on his Labour electoral rival.Sky News - Published | |
Ex-defence secretary warns Israel against 'killing rage' in GazaFormer defence secretary Ben Wallace has warned Israel risks losing its "legal" and "moral" authority if it continues with its "killing rage" in Gaza, as he appealed to all sides to pursue a two-state..Sky News - Published | |
'The world will get more insecure': Ben Wallace resigns with warning for PMBen Wallace has resigned as defence secretary ahead of an expected reshuffle from the prime minister.Sky News - Published | |
Grant Shapps expected to replace Ben Wallace as defence secretaryGrant Shapps is expected to become the UK's new defence secretary as the prime minister carries out a reshuffle at the top of government, Sky News understands.Sky News - Published | |
Defence secretary Ben Wallace to stand down at next electionDefence minister Ben Wallace says he will stand down at the next election.Sky News - Published | |
Ben Wallace 'considering resigning' as defence secretary in expected autumn reshuffleBen Wallace - the longest-serving Conservative defence secretary - is considering leaving government in an anticipated autumn reshuffle, Sky News understands.Sky News - Published | |
UK sending Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine, defence secretary confirmsThe UK is sending long-range missiles to Ukraine, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed.Sky News - Published | |
British Army has 'fallen behind' and 'needed investment' - defence secretaryDefence Secretary Ben Wallace has told Sky News that the British Army has "fallen behind its peer group" and "needed investment".Sky News - Published | |
Army in 'dire state': Senior Tory admits UK has 'obsolete' equipment after US general's warning The Conservative chairman of the Commons Defence Select Committee has said the British Army is in "dire state" after Sky News revealed a US general privately told Defence Secretary Ben Wallace the UK's..Sky News - Published | |
US general warns British Army no longer top-level fighting force, defence sources revealA senior US general has privately told Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and other officials the British Army is no longer regarded as a top-level fighting force, military sources have revealed.Sky News - Published | |
Flagship royal yacht scrapped, defence secretary confirmsA plan to build a new royal yacht has been scrapped, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed.Sky News - Published | |
Fixing chronic problems with flying training was RAF chief's 'only priority' and could take years to resolve Ben Wallace, the defence secretary, instructed the head of the Royal Air Force to fix chronic problems with flying training for new pilots as "his only priority", a defence source has said.Sky News - Published | Defence secretary endorses 'authentic' and 'honest' Liz Truss for Tory leadership Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has revealed his support for cabinet colleague Liz Truss in the Tory leadership race.Sky News - Published |
Wallace supports Truss and says Russia should be pushed out of 'the whole of Ukraine' Ben Wallace has reinforced Liz Truss' view that Russian forces must be pushed out of "the whole of Ukraine" - and suggested this should include Crimea.Sky News - Published | Target of 'Kremlin hoax' Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 'understands threat very well' The defence secretary has said he "understands (the) threat very well" and would never disclose sensitive information on an insecure line after being targeted by a suspected Russian hoax, a colleague..Sky News - Published |
Wallace: UK govt will send more weapons to Ukraine Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced the UK government will send more weapons to Ukraine for the country to defend itself against Russian aggression.Sky News - Published | Russians 'changing tactics, so Ukrainians need to': UK may send air defence missiles Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced the UK government will send more weapons to Ukraine, including fresh supplies of anti-tank missiles, for the country to defend itself against Russian..Sky News - Published |
Ben Wallace says he would support Poland in supplying jets to assist Ukraine if they chose to do so Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said he would support Poland in supplying jets to assist Ukraine if they chose to do so.Sky News - Published | Russia to get 'harder, tougher and more indiscriminate' as Putin racks up 'significant casualties' Russia will get "harder, tougher and more indiscriminate" in its attack on Ukraine as Vladimir Putin's invasion effort lags "considerably" behind schedule, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has warned.Sky News - Published |
