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the guardian view on the defence review: making...

the guardian view on the defence review: making...

The British government’s plans set some things just but leave important issues unresolvedDefence...


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i ll defy my party leader, and vote against syria...

i ll defy my party leader, and vote against syria...

David Cameron’s case was too heavy on emotion,and too reliant on the befriend of 70000...


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hilary benn s speech on syria could transform...

hilary benn s speech on syria could transform...

The shadow foreign secretary’s electrifying speech not only gave Labour MPs permission to vote for...


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this defence and security review sends a message:...

this defence and security review sends a message:...

It doesn’t add up to a step change in capabilities,but the review could play an important role in...


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isis or russia? labour needs to decide which...

isis or russia? labour needs to decide which...

In a world on fire with barbaric conflicts,Labour has an opportunity to bring fresh thinking to the...


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submarines and spitfires: labours trident...

submarines and spitfires: labours trident...

The synthetic outrage over Emily Thornberry’s remarks emphasises the need to have a realistic...


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huge question marks over camerons pair of £6bn...

huge question marks over camerons pair of £6bn...

Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales supercarriers are irrelevant to main threat to Britain’s...


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david cameron to risk commons vote over syria...

david cameron to risk commons vote over syria...

Prime minister gambles on opposition support as Labour split deepens and Jeremy Corbyn comes under...


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corbyns skirmish with the chief of staff on...

corbyns skirmish with the chief of staff on...

Both occupy a point but the Labour leader is right to assert the principle of civilian control over...


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goodbye to land warfare? no, says controversial...

goodbye to land warfare? no, says controversial...

A role,still, for immense armiesGround forces can execute what drones and air strikes cannotStudy a...


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cameron to announce new strike brigades in...

cameron to announce new strike brigades in...

Rapid deployment brigades to be central feature of strategy to ‘counter threats that finish not...


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ministers drop plans for war powers law

ministers drop plans for war powers law

Defence secretary says he does not want to be constrained by a commitment to seek MPs’ approval...


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labour split on defence grows as eagle criticises...

labour split on defence grows as eagle criticises...

Shadow defence secretary says leader’s comments ‘undermine’ Labour policy after Corbyn says he...


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charity condemns israeli role in uk drone project

charity condemns israeli role in uk drone project

War on Want claims technology to be used in Watchkeeper drones has been field tested in attacks on...


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mps and peers to investigate british military...

mps and peers to investigate british military...

All-party parliamentary group on drones to hold inquiry after defence secretary says ‘up to 80...


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tory revolt could prompt compromise on defence...

tory revolt could prompt compromise on defence...

Liam Fox admits tensions within Conservative party over plans to slash strength of armyA compromise...


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syria airstrikes: cameron to warn of uk isis plots...

syria airstrikes: cameron to warn of uk isis plots...

Angus Robertson hits sceptical note in parliament as PM prepares to set out case for strikes by RAF...


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ministers to receive special aircraft for official...

ministers to receive special aircraft for official...

RAF plane to be converted for David Cameron and other senior ministers to consume for official...


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defence secretary claims progress in isis battle...

defence secretary claims progress in isis battle...

Michael Fallon says RAF has helped halt group’s advance and reclaim territory,but senior military...


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uk ministers playing politics with security

uk ministers playing politics with security

Corbyn’s Labour accused of being a threatYet both Tories and Labour divided on security...


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british forces no longer fit for purpose, former...

british forces no longer fit for purpose, former...

Armed forces near breaking point with navy underfunded and air force at edge of capacity,Commons...


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thousands attend protests against uk airstrikes on...

thousands attend protests against uk airstrikes on...

Stretch of Whitehall blocked by 4000-strong protest external Downing Street,and smaller rallies held...


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defence review: cameron to announce new uk...

defence review: cameron to announce new uk...

Aircraft will plug gap widely seen as existing in British military security after 2010 SDSR scrapped...


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uk to set up £48m chemical weapons defence centre

uk to set up £48m chemical weapons defence centre

Defence secretary to announce plans in response to nerve agent attack on former Russian spyA recent...


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raf uses brimstone missiles for first time in...

raf uses brimstone missiles for first time in...

Downing Street says two missions on Sunday used Brimstone missiles in attacks on Isis targetsThe...


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david cameron starts task of persuading labour mps...

david cameron starts task of persuading labour mps...

Britain cannot outsource its security to allies and already faces threat of mass casualties from...


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afghan interpreters working for uk army  failed ...

afghan interpreters working for uk army failed ...

Britain must abandon policy of leaving ex-staff dangerously exposed,says Commons report The...


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plan to build frigates on the clyde will go ahead,...

plan to build frigates on the clyde will go ahead,...

Philip Dunne says government committed to type-26 programme after accusations of betrayal over...


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uk to send five ships to baltic as part of nato...

uk to send five ships to baltic as part of nato...

Britain will also contribute troops to a new 6000-strong force that is intended to act as a...


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syria drone strikes: uk attorney general refuses...

syria drone strikes: uk attorney general refuses...

Jeremy Wright says law officers must be able to offer full and frank legal advice to government...


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david cameron knew uk pilots were bombing isis in...

david cameron knew uk pilots were bombing isis in...

Prime minister’s spokeswoman says he knew that up to a dozen pilots had been involved in US air...


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support growing in commons for bombing isis in...

support growing in commons for bombing isis in...

Foreign secretary tells Conservative conference that MPs are moving towards consensus on bombing...


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support growing in commons for airstrikes against...

support growing in commons for airstrikes against...

Foreign secretary tells Conservative conference that MPs are moving towards consensus on bombing...


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labours emily thornberry: trident may be obsolete...

labours emily thornberry: trident may be obsolete...

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Tuesday, shadow defence secretary Emily Thornberry...


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