All news on the topic: John Healey

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British Army turns abandoned London Underground station into NATO war command hub in Russia response drill
The British Army has transformed a disused London Underground platform into a NATO command post as part of a major exercise testing the UK’s ability to lead troops in the defense of Europe.
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Farage faces calls to "open the books" on £5m donation tied to aviation fuel tycoon
Defence secretary also asks if billionaire’s company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supported.
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Starmer says ’tough’ election results won’t weaken his resolve to stay on as PM
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted a night of major losses for Labour in yesterday’s elections has been ‘tough’ – but vowed to stay on as Prime Minister.
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Royal Navy shadows Russian warship protecting shadow fleet tankers near Britain
Britain’s Royal Navy tracked and followed a Russian frigate every day last month as it sailed from the Atlantic to the North Sea.
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UK energy infrastructure ’at risk’ from ’hard to prove’ Russian retaliation strikes after Ukrainian drone campaign
An energy security expert has told LBC that energy rigs and undersea cables are ’already at risk from Russia,’ as the UK continues to support Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
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Sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tankers sail through UK waters despite crackdown as no ships are seized
Two sanctioned tankers, part of Russia’s shadow fleet, made transit through British waters on Monday.
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Defence Secretary warns Putin as UK monitors Russian subs near critical undersea infrastructure
Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed a large-scale operation took place to keep track of three Russian submarines off the British coast.
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Russian spy aircraft intercepted by Polish fighters after flying with transponder off
A Russian aircraft has been intercepted by Polish F-16 fighter jets during a reconnaissance mission.
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Wall Street firm pays analyst $15,000 to infiltrate Strait of Hormuz for trading insights
A Wall Street research firm has paid an analyst $15,000 to venture to the Strait of Hormuz by speedboat, armed with cigars and tobacco pouches in order to gain trading insights.
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UK monitoring Russian submarines over fears they’ll sabotage internet and energy cables
UK armed forces were deployed to track and deter "malign activity" by Russian submarines in a massive month-long operation, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced.
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Holiday fury as defence secretary travels abroad during Middle East brinkmanship and Royal Navy disruption sparks outrage over priorities
The revelation comes after it was reported that the Prime Minister was on holiday in Spain when Donald Trump threatened to end Iranian civilisation on Tuesday.
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Starmer slams ‘reckless’ Iran strike as UK deploys air defence to Gulf amid spiralling crisis
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned a “reckless” Iranian attack on an oil refinery in Kuwait and confirmed the deployment of Britain’s rapid sentry air defense system to the Gulf country.
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UK deploys air defences and troops to Gulf as Iran threat escalates
Extra British troops and more UK air defence systems will be deployed to the Middle East for defensive action against Iranian attacks
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UK to deploy more troops and ’Sky Sabre’ weapons system to Middle East
More troops and ’Sky Sabre’ weapons systems have been deployed to the Middle East to assist allies, the Defence Secretary has confirmed.
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Farage blasts “embarrassing” Navy shortfall after UK forced to borrow German warship
Nigel Farage has called Britain’s lack of available warships "embarrassing," stating it "belittles our nation" after the Defence Secretary admitted the UK had to borrow a German frigate.
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UK warship HMS Dragon deployed to Cyprus after delay following Iranian drone strike
British warship HMS Dragon has reached the eastern Mediterranean and is set to commence its operations to support Cyprus tonight, confirmed the Defence Secretary.
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Britain sends warship to eastern Mediterranean amid Iran conflict fears
Britain is preparing to send an evacuation ship to the Middle East if the war expands.
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RAF bases in Epstein trafficking chain: UK probes use of military airfields for “Lolita Express” flights
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a probe into whether RAF bases were used by sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK prepares to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in potential military escalation against Moscow
The UK is threatening to seize a Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in an escalatory move that could lead to the opening up of a new front against Moscow at a time when the country’s oil revenues are tumbling.
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Starmer condemns Trump’s claim UK troops were “off the frontline” in Afghanistan as insulting
The mother of a veteran who suffered horrific injuries condemns the US president’s comments as "the ultimate insult".
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John Healey says Nigel Farage endangers Britain’s national security by opposing troop deployment to Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey has said he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain’s national security after the Reform UK leader said he would vote against plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine alongside France in the event of a peace deal.
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Commons defence committee warns UK ‘nowhere near ready’ to defend against war
A damning new report from the Commons Defence Committee has shown the UK is ’nowhere near’ where it should be to defend itself in case of a war.
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Officials unable to explain how £36m in Russian aircraft entered UK market
The government is trying to establish whether a multi-million-pound purchase of aircraft from Russia broke the UK’s sanctions regime.
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King Charles strips Prince Andrew of his last title and orders him to leave Royal Lodge
King Charles was seen putting on a brave face as he arrived at Sandringham before Andrew faced the final humiliation of losing his naval title.
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Former Duke of York stripped of vice-admiral rank amid Epstein fallout
The former Duke of York will lose his naval title, the defence secretary has said, as King Charles seeks to put an end to the scandal involving his brother’s connection with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.