Labour: Johnny Mercer must withdraw ‘deeply disrespectful’ claims questioning Fred Thomas’ military service
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey has urged Johnny Mercer to withdraw “deeply disrespectful” claims he made about his…
Army
John Healey’s speech: ‘Labour’s plan for defence in a more dangerous world’ – read and watch in full
This is a copy of Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey’s speech as written (rather than delivered) for a…
Budget 2024: ‘If the Tories freeze defence cash, Labour can step up on security’
It is fair to say that few incoming Labour Prime Ministers have inherited more challenges in delivering what…
‘The Tories still outpoll Labour on defence. Here’s how to close the gap’
Keir Starmer should be quietly confident. At the start of what most people think will be an election…
We must stand with Commonwealth veterans facing the Tory hostile environment
The authors of this article have all served in our nation’s military. Between us, we have decades of…
Dan Jarvis in surprise entry to be Labour’s candidate for South Yorkshire mayor
Dan Jarvis has joined the contest to be chosen as Labour’s candidate for the new role of South…
Former Army doctor beats staunch Corbyn supporter in Shrewsbury selection
An NHS doctor and former Army officer has said Tory policies are driving voters to Labour after she was…
Corbyn’s Labour could defeat a Tory government on defence spending for the first time in our party’s history
In opposition Labour has often found defence spending a difficult issue. This isn’t because of an ideological drive…
Labour needs a tough military-style ombudsman to root out harassment
It is time for an independent complaints ombudsman in the Labour Party. I confess I was hesitant in…
Labour demands pay rise for Army as pressure rises over public sector wage cap
Labour aims to capitalise on Tory disarray over the public sector pay cap by today demanding an end…
