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Q&A with Robert Jenrick after speech on UK defence policy
Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick answers to questions from the media after giving a speech in South London outlining his vision for foreign and defence policy in the United Kingdom. The speech outlined how the UK can help tackle...
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Irish Defence Forces take part in EU Battlegroup certification exercise
The Irish Defence Forces demonstrate new equipment at Gormanstown Camp as part of a certification exercise for the EU Battlegroup.
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media at a coffee morning with military veterans
Keir Starmer speaks to the media at a coffee morning with military veterans in Aldershot. The event marks Armed Forces Day, which is held on the last Saturday of June every year.
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DUP launch General Election manifesto in east Belfast
DUP General Election manifesto launch in Belfast, with a speech by party leader Gavin Robinson before questions from media. Speech from Cheryl Brownlee beforehand.
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Former press secretaries give insight on how Biden, Trump should prep for debate
Joe St. George talks with the former Press Secretary for Romney for America Ryan Williams and the former Press Secretary for Hillary Clinton Philippe Reines. (Scripps News)
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Starmer condemns Farage for Ukraine remarks as he meets Windrush generation in Vauxhall
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Nigel Farage's remarks about the Ukraine war were "disgraceful", as he campaigned in Vauxhall in London. Sir Keir spoke to reporters as he met members of the Windrush generation during a campaign...
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We need to change tax base, says Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay speaks to the media following his party's manifesto launch ahead of the General Election on July 4.
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Sunak apologises after backlash over his decision to skip D-Day event
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the Prime Minister will have to answer for his own actions, as Rishi Suank defended his armed forces policy record. Mr Sunak left Normandy before a major international ceremony to mark the 80th...
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Rishi Sunak insists he stuck to the itinerary of D-Day events
Rishi Sunak has repeatedly apologised for leaving D-Day memorial events early but insisted voters should “judge me by my actions” in supporting the armed forces. The Prime Minister left Normandy before a major international ceremony to...
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Rishi Sunak visits a childcare centre on the latest stop on the campaign trail - HD
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Imagination Childcare, in Swindon, Wiltshire, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Starmer says under Labour 'national security will always come first' as he outlines defence plans - full speech
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer outlined his commitment to defence spending as he claimed under his government 'national security will always come first', during a speech in Greater Manchester.
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John Healey claims Labour is "the party of defence" during campaign speech
Shadow defence secretary John Healey claimed Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party is "the party of defence" as he joined the Labour leader at a campaign speech in Greater Manchester as Sir Keir announced plans to increase defence spending if...
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Rishi Sunak answers questions from workers at a defence firm in Devon - full Q&A
Rishi Sunak answers questions from workers at a defence firm in Devon. One told him she was “undecided” about his national service plan, while another pointed out he was “quite a way behind Labour” in the polls. The Prime Minister said:...
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Sir Keir Starmer speech and q&a on the campaign trail in Lancing, HD version
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer gives a speech on the campaign trail in Lancing. Sir Kier used the speech to describe how his background and upbringing inform his plans in he becomes prime minister, he then answered questions from the...
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16 and 17-year-olds should get the vote, says Starmer on Stafford visit
Sir Keir Starmer has said people old enough to work should be allowed to vote as he confirmed a Labour government would seek to extend the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds. The party leader said anyone paying tax should “have a say” in...
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Starmer wants voting age to be lowered to 16
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking at Marston Road, the stadium of Stafford Rangers FC on Saturday. He speaks about the tax burden under a Labour government and the cost-of-living crisis, the lowering of the voting age (for...
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Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves speech on the economy - in full
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves makes a speech on the economy in central London, accusing Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt of 'gaslighting' the British people. She also rejected the suggestion that the local election results point to a hung...
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Daily politics briefing - April 24
All the latest political updates, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised an extra £75 billion in defence spending over the next six years to put the UK arms industry on a “war footing”.
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Tanaiste responds to allegations former Irish Defence Forces personnel breached arms embargo in Libya
Irish soldiers training troops in regimes subject to international sanctions is an “absolutely unacceptable” undermining of Ireland’s reputation, the Tanaiste has said. It has been reported that departing and former members of the...
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John Healey outlines plans for defence if Labour comes to power - full speech and Q&A
Shadow defence secretary John Healey says Britain’s defence arrangements are “not strong enough” to handle a more threatening world, pledging to reform the Ministry of Defence if Labour comes to power. Mr Healey said his party would...
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Labour pledges to reform MoD to make Britain ready for ‘more threatening world’
Britain’s defence arrangements are “not strong enough” to handle a more threatening world, Labour has said, pledging to reform the Ministry of Defence if it comes to power. Shadow defence secretary John Healey said his party would...
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Defence Secretary uses Tory conference stage to announce deployments of troops in Balkans and RAF in Poland
The Defence Secretary has announced £4 billion of contracts with British firms to develop the “most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy”. Speaking on the main stage of the Tory conference in Manchester, Grant...
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Archive footage of Ukrainian soldiers as Defence Secretary says British could train them in Ukraine
Archive footage of Ukrainian infantry and armour training exercises in the UK, and of Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, as Mr Shapps said British military training of Ukrainian soldiers could move into the war-torn country. Mr Shapps said...
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Defence Secretary says British military could train troops in Ukraine
Increased British military training of Ukrainian soldiers could move into the war-torn country under plans revealed by new Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. Mr Shapps said he has spoken with Army chiefs about moving “more training” into...