UK: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Rules out PM Bid, Likely to Back Boris Johnson
2 years, 2 months ago

UK: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Rules out PM Bid, Likely to Back Boris Johnson

News 18  

British defence minister Ben Wallace on Friday said he will not stand in the contest to replace Liz Truss as prime minister and was leaning towards backing former leader Boris Johnson. “It’s the job I intend to stay doing so I’m not going to be standing for prime minister this time.” Wallace is one of the few ministers to have emerged from recent political turmoil with his credibility enhanced, he is popular with party members and was one of the bookmakers’ favourites. Truss’s predecessor Boris Johnson and his former finance minister Rishi Sunak are leading the potential contenders, although neither have formally declared their candidacy yet. Asked who he will back, he said: “At the moment, I would lean towards Boris Johnson.” Johnson was ousted by lawmakers just over three months ago after a three-year tenure blighted by scandals and allegations of misconduct.

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Grant Shapps is new Defence Secretary after Ben Wallace resignation
1 year, 4 months ago

Grant Shapps is new Defence Secretary after Ben Wallace resignation

The Independent  

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Favourites to replace Ben Wallace as PM set to name defence secretary
1 year, 4 months ago

Favourites to replace Ben Wallace as PM set to name defence secretary

The Independent  

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Ben Wallace resigns as UK defence minister, Grant Shapps confirmed as his replacement
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Wallace resigns as UK defence minister, Grant Shapps confirmed as his replacement

ABC  

Former energy minister Grant Shapps has replaced Ben Wallace as Britain's defence minister, a surprise move that reaffirmed London's support for Ukraine while raising questions over his lack of experience of the military. Key points: Grant Shapps takes on the role as Britain tries to increase its weapons production to Ukraine Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office said the King has …

Defence secretary Ben Wallace’s dramatic response to plea by Ukraine’s first lady
1 year, 5 months ago

Defence secretary Ben Wallace’s dramatic response to plea by Ukraine’s first lady

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Britain will back Ukraine “every way we can” until the war is over, Ben Wallace …

Ben Wallace takes ‘parting shot at Suella Braverman’ as he announces he’ll quit
1 year, 5 months ago

Ben Wallace takes ‘parting shot at Suella Braverman’ as he announces he’ll quit

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A Home Office source told the Mail that Mr Wallace “has halved the number of …

Ben Wallace to step down as an MP at next election
1 year, 5 months ago

Ben Wallace to step down as an MP at next election

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Wallace, who was a close ally of Boris Johnson, told The Times: “I’m not …

Wallace denies resignation threat over defence spending pledge
2 years, 2 months ago

Wallace denies resignation threat over defence spending pledge

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Appearing before the Commons Defence Committee, Mr Wallace said he will be “fighting for …

Wallace suggests he would back Johnson as he rules himself out of race for No 10
2 years, 2 months ago

Wallace suggests he would back Johnson as he rules himself out of race for No 10

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pointing to Mr Johnson’s record on defence spending and citing the mandate he achieved …

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss vows to stay, but is on brink as minister quits
2 years, 2 months ago

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss vows to stay, but is on brink as minister quits

LA Times  

Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday. British Prime Minister Liz Truss described herself as “a fighter and not a quitter” Wednesday as she faced down a hostile opposition and fury from her own Conservative Party over her botched economic plan. “Pretending we haven’t made mistakes, carrying on as …

UK’s next Prime Minister: Final two candidates and their chances of becoming Tory leader
2 years, 5 months ago

UK’s next Prime Minister: Final two candidates and their chances of becoming Tory leader

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss continue in their fight to become the next prime minister as they plan to go head to head at a number of hustings events this week. In a previous appearance, Mr Sunak previously attacked Ms Truss's plans for vast tax cuts on July 29 as he faced a grilling by Andrew Neil live on Channel …

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Eight politicians are vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. These are the contenders who have secured support from at least 20 Conservative lawmakers to progress to Wednesday’s run-off votes: ___ RISHI SUNAK, FORMER TREASURY CHIEF Sunak, 42, is the best-known of the party’s potential leaders and a favorite of …

UK defence minister rules himself out of leadership race after 'careful consideration'
2 years, 6 months ago

UK defence minister rules himself out of leadership race after 'careful consideration'

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Ben Wallace was seen by some as the favorite choice among Conservative party members in what’s shaping up to be a wide open leadership race following Boris Johnson’s resignation announcement London: A British Cabinet minister tipped to be a frontrunner in the Conservative Party’s leadership race ruled himself out of the contest Saturday. Defence Minister Ben Wallace said …

Liz Truss, UK Foreign Secretary, launches bid for Prime Minister
2 years, 6 months ago

Liz Truss, UK Foreign Secretary, launches bid for Prime Minister

CNN  

CNN — British Member of Parliament Liz Truss has joined the race to replace Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party, outlining her campaign in an op-ed published Sunday in The Telegraph. “Under my leadership, I would start cutting taxes from day one to take immediate action to help people deal with the cost of living,” she wrote. “As …

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson
2 years, 6 months ago

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson

NPR  

The UK defense minister rules himself out of the race to succeed Boris Johnson Enlarge this image toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP LONDON — A British Cabinet minister tipped to be a frontrunner in the Conservative Party's leadership race ruled himself out of the contest Saturday. Defense Minister Ben Wallace said after "careful consideration" and discussion with colleagues and …

UK defense minister ben wallace rules himself out of leadership race
2 years, 6 months ago

UK defense minister ben wallace rules himself out of leadership race

The Hindu  

A British Cabinet minister tipped to be a frontrunner in the Conservative Party's leadership race ruled himself out of the contest Saturday. Defense Minister Ben Wallace said after “careful consideration” and discussion with colleagues and family, he will not be running to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader and the country's next prime minister. Wallace was seen by some as …

Indian-origin Suella Braverman early contender for UK PM race
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian-origin Suella Braverman early contender for UK PM race

India Today  

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, the runners and riders had been lining up to compete for the top job. In a latest YouGov poll of Tory party members in ‘The Daily Telegraph’, UK Defence …

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