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UK defence secretary John Healey unveils ‘biggest defence shake up in 50 years’ to make UK war ready

John Healey announced plans for a more ‘muscular defence for a more dangerous world’

The Independent UK

Healey: Decisions made in weeks ahead will define world security for generation

The Defence Secretary said details of a US security guarantee for Ukraine are ‘being developed’ as US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia.

Evening Standard

UK Increases Defense Spending Amid Rising Global Threats

UK Defense Secretary emphasizes enhanced defense strategy amidst Ukraine war and US-Russia talks. Increased spending and potential troop deployment in focus.

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Watch live: UK defence secretary John Healey speaks as Europe split over Starmer pledge to send troops to Ukraine

Watch live as UK defence secretary John Healey speaks after a split emerged among European nations over whether to match Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to send UK troops to Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage says Tories ‘not on the right in any measurable way’ and calls Labour government ‘miserable’ – as it happened

Leader of Reform UK criticises Conservatives and ‘declinist’ Labour government in new attacks

The Guardian - UK

Europeans are right to be angry with Donald Trump, but they should also be furious with themselves

The betrayal of Ukraine is a final warning to the UK and its continental allies to put a lot more energy and money into rebuilding their defences

The Guardian - UK

Voices: A cabinet reshuffle is coming: will it include Rachel Reeves?

COMMENT: MPs often say that they are not interested in the tittle-tattle of who is up and who is down, but they always are. And, notes John Rentoul, the growing speculation shines a light on ministers’ performances so far

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Zelensky calls for European army as Trump’s US ‘might not defend continent’

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said the ‘old days’ when allies could rely on US support were over.

Evening Standard

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling its weight on Nato – but how much are countries really spending on defence?

With President Donald Trump entering office for the second time, Nato spending is once again under scrutiny as the United States warns European countries must dig deeper into their pockets.

The Independent UK

West did ‘too little’ when Putin first invaded Ukraine, say Healey and Lammy

The Foreign and Defence Secretaries called on the UK and Europe to ‘do more’ to ‘share the burden’ of regional security

Evening Standard

Labour’s defence budget ‘won’t touch the sides’, Starmer is warned

Senior Whitehall source warns armed forces capabilities would need to be pulled back without additional defence spending

The Independent UK

Lammy to meet western allies in Munich as Trump touts Ukraine peace talks

The Munich Security Conference comes as the US appears to be stepping back from European security guarantees.

The Independent UK

Ukraine's future on the line as world leaders gather in Munich amid Putin 'appeasement' fears

The Munich Security Conference comes as the US appears to be stepping back from European security guarantees

Evening Standard

Trump’s Ukraine call with Putin leaves UK sounding at odds with reality

Statements that there can be no negotiations without Kyiv ring hollow when the US president has just sidelined it

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Pete Hegseth says ‘everything is on the table’ to end Ukraine war

US defence secretary suggests cutting number of American troops in Europe could even be part of a deal with Russia

The Independent UK

Starmer and Lammy warned not to repeat Chamberlain’s mistakes in Munich over Ukraine

Exclusive: Former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind has issued a warning ahead of the Munich conference this weekend that the prime minister and foreign secretary need to stand up to Trump over Ukraine

Evening Standard

‘Make sure Ukraine at heart’ of negotiations, says Starmer

The Prime Minister said it was ‘really important that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position’.

The Independent UK

Ukraine must be at heart of peace talks, says UK defence secretary after Trump and Putin call

Ukraine’s “voice must be at the heart” of any peace deal negotiations to end the war with Russia, the UK's defence secretary has said.

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Ukraine ‘must be at the heart’ of any peace negotiations, says Healey

The Defence Secretary said that ‘Russia remains a threat well beyond Ukraine’.

The Independent UK

British military chiefs rage over fears of Trump sell out of Ukraine

John Healey says ‘no negotiation about Ukraine without Ukraine’ in robust warning to Donald Trump

The National (Scotland)

Angela Rayner doubles down on Ukraine support amid Trump-Putin talks

THE UK will continue to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasised, after Donald Trump claimed he and Vladimir…

Evening Standard

UK vows ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine amid reports of Trump-Putin talks

‘The whole of Parliament’ continues to support Ukraine, Angela Rayner said, amid the US president’s moves to draw the conflict to an end.

Evening Standard

UK vows to boost Ukraine aid as Trump says he and Putin starting ‘negotiations’

John Healey said the focus ‘for now’ should be on ensuring Kyiv is in a strong position going into any potential peace talks.

The Independent UK

Watch live: UK defence secretary renews backing for Ukraine after US rules out sending troops

Watch live as UK defence secretary John Healey holds a press conference on Ukraine on Wednesday, 12 February, after the US appeared to rule out sending troops to peacekeep any ceasefire.

The Independent UK

PM renews backing for Ukraine as US rules out sending peacekeeping troops

The Prime Minister told MPs the Government’s commitment to backing Kyiv matters ‘just as much as it mattered at the beginning of this conflict’.

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