It’s one thing to recognise the long-term threats posed by states such as Russia, quite another to meet them.
Brexit has transformed the context in which we plan our security. Commitments to our European neighbours and Global Britain require more money.
The new Defence Secretary’s rawness may make him more likely to dig in against the Treasury than otherwise – precisely because he has a point to prove.
May’s damaged authority is having a beneficial side-effect – namely, freeing Tory MPs to think aloud about the Party’s future.
The Labour leader delivers his pitch, but Mark Francois asks: “Is that it?”
It was not an edifying spectacle, but it was convincing in its way.
It’s a big moment.
Were they all to do so, it follows that Cameron would have no need to offer Ministers a free vote – as he should.
Cllr Lumley joins the Conservatives – to help defeat UKIP and their “cheap sound bites”.
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By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter. Guido Fawkes has a list of new Conservative members of Select Committees, from Graham Brady's office. Mr Brady explains: "For the following committees I have received the same number of nominations as there are vacancies, the following are therefore elected". The appointments are: Communities and Local Government John Stevenson […]