Defence policy
- Today in FocusRussia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The LatestKeir Starmer has called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a British yacht sailing across the Channel on Tuesday ‘deeply concerning and reckless’. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh
The Guardian view on defending Europe in a new era: collaboration is the key
- Politics live with Andrew SparrowUK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - as it happened
Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military
UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence
- First Edition newsletterTuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma
‘Unbelievable’ waste and inefficiency at MoD, says ex-defence minister Al Carns
The old ‘warfare v welfare’ arguments are back – but it’s Britain’s real duty to spend on both
Frances Ryan
Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure
Dan Jarvis says vessel tracked for several days as opposition suggest decision linked to his predecessor’s resignation- Politics live with Andrew SparrowTechnology secretary says she wants regulator to design plans for online age verification by October – as it happenedLiz Kendall also wants Ofcom to report to parliament every year on how effectively social media firms are keeping under-16s off their platforms
The right wants money for defence. It should start with MoD wastefulness – or even the pensioner triple lock
Polly ToynbeeThere is nothing left to be squeezed from disabled people or families, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
- Politics live with Andrew SparrowZelenskyy thanks UK for intercepting Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after armed forces board vessel - as it happened
Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase
UK sets out AI infrastructure push at London Tech Week – how does it stack up?
Government announces plans to invest billions, but questions linger over how its proposals on chips, social media and more will work
Starmer admits he must ‘turn things around’ as US adds to pressure over defence spending
- Politics live with Andrew SparrowStarmer defends investment on defence as he vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened
Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?
- Guardian Opinion cartoonMartin Rowson on the resignation of John Healey – cartoon
Labour’s woes are like a slow-motion car crash – and Keir Starmer isn’t even in the driving seat
Marina HydeUK PM Keir Starmer defends defence spending: 'It's my number one priority' – video