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 |
