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Dan Jarvis is a fine choice for defence secretary – but how long will he last?

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox explains why Dan Jarvis could end up being for Labour what former defence secretary Ben Wallace was for the Tories

The Independent UK

How much is the Government spending on defence compared to other priorities?

The government has pledged to allocate 3.5% of GDP to defence by 2035

The Independent UK

Who is Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ taking on the Ministry of Defence?

The former Parachute Regiment officer has been deployed to Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan

The Independent UK

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What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK

John Healey resigned as defence secretary following continued disagreement between Downing Street, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence over the defence investment plan. Healey said the plan falls “well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”.

The Conversation

Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ in charge of Britain’s defence

From Special Forces combat to desert marathons, the new Defence Secretary shows he is no stranger to a challenge.

Evening Standard

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

Defence secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns quit in a row over funding for the military.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer shaken after several resignations over funding dispute

KEIR Starmer’s premiership has been shaken by the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary over a dispute about long-term funding for the…

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Starmer’s authority shaken by defence secretary’s exit over military funding

John Healey was joined in his exit from Government by armed forces minister Al Carns and two parliamentary aides, heaping pressure on Sir Keir.

Evening Standard

Starmer names Dan Jarvis new defence secretary after John Healey’s exit

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The Independent UK

The five favourites to replace John Healey as defence secretary

Here are the runners and riders to replace John Healey as defence secretary following his shock resignation

The Independent UK

Riot police fire water cannon at protesters as second night of Belfast disorder erupts

Reports of petrol bombs being thrown at police in latest unrest following Belfast knife attack

Evening Standard

‘Sickening’ racist riots condemned as Sudanese man remanded over Belfast attack

Suspect Hadi Alodid appeared in court charged with attempted murder over the knife attack which triggered violence on the streets of Belfast.

Evening Standard

Largest ever counter terrorism training exercise held in central London

Police officers, firefighters, paramedics and counter-terrorism investigation teams were among the 1,000 participants in the exercise in Canary Wharf

Evening Standard

Married at First Sight UK could face police investigation over ‘deeply concerning’ rape claims

Security minister Dan Jarvis said he was ‘extremely concerned’ to hear about the allegations, adding that it is ‘highly likely’ they will be referred to police

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Report your 'dodgy barber' in London to police if you think it's a crime front, says security minister Dan Jarvis

‘Where people see activity that they believe is criminal, they absolutely should report it,’ says Home Office minister Mr Jarvis

The Independent UK

Thousands of businesses ‘to be raided’ amid nationwide crackdown on shops with links to organised crime

Hundreds of arrests are expected to be made and millions in cash seized as a result of the new operation

The Independent UK

Why has the UK terror threat level been raised to ‘severe’ and what does it mean?

Threat level in the UK now at the highest for four years

Evening Standard

Exclusive: London synagogues prepare for possible chemical attack after Golders Green stabbings

Programme under way to protect synagogues in London from gas or other chemical weapons attack, The Standard can reveal

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Security vetting stepped up after MP is given bodyguard with far-right links

Exclusive: Extra social media checks brought in amid growing threat to politicians from extremists

The Independent UK

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says

The head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne said British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international…

The Independent UK

Police get extra £5m to patrol places of worship after Golders Green and Manchester attacks

It comes amid heightened concern about hate crimes

Evening Standard

Police in London and Manchester given extra £5m following Golders Green attack

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the money would help ‘keep people safe in the places where they live, work and worship’.

The Guardian - UK

Threats against female MPs having ‘chilling effect’ on women in public life, minister says

Security minister Dan Jarvis has announced new security measures ahead of May’s local elections

The Independent UK

What is Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and does it operate in the UK?

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a branch of Iran’s military created to protect the ruling Islamic Republic

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar confirms probe after Scottish Labour MP’s husband accused of spying for China

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s comments come after Joani Reid’s husband David Taylor was arrested and bailed over China spying allegations

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