The war in Ukraine may last a “very long time” and the UK must be prepared for that, a British defence minister has said. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence People and Veterans Leo Docherty made the comment in the House of Commons on May 11 after Conservative MP James Sunderland asked him about “policy…
UK Must Be Prepared for Ukraine War to Last ‘A Very Long Time’: Minister
UK’s Johnson Signs Security Assurances With Sweden and Finland
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to support both Sweden and Finland should they come under attack, as he visits the two countries to sign historic declarations of security assurance. Both countries are considering the prospect of joining the NATO military alliance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Moscow has warned that both countries would…
UK Government Vows to Revive Economy as Agenda Unveiled in Queen’s Speech
May 10, 2022
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The UK government has said it will focus on growing and strengthening the economy in the year head, as it spelt out its legislative agenda in the Queen’s Speech. Prime Minister Boris Johnson used the Queen’s Speech, delivered by Prince Charles in the House of Lords on May 10, to set out plans for changes…
UK to Provide Ukraine With £1.3 Billion in Further Military Support
The UK government has pledged £1.3 billion ($1.6 billion) worth of further military support to Ukraine to sustain the country’s continuing resistance to the Russian invasion. The newly announced package includes £300 million ($370 million) of military equipment promised by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on May 3, such as anti-battery radar systems to target Russian…
UK to Provide Ukraine With $1.3 Billion Pounds in Further Military Support
The UK government has pledged 1.3 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) worth of further military support to Ukraine to sustain the country’s continuing resistance to the Russian invasion. The newly announced package includes 300 million pounds ($370 million) of military equipment promised by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on May 3, such as anti-battery radar systems to…
UK Conservatives Got ‘Tough’ but ‘Mixed’ Results in Local Elections: Johnson
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party endured a “tough night” following Thursday’s local council elections but the results were “mixed,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. The ballots are still being counted, but the Conservatives have lost 10 local councils—including three London councils that they had held for decades—and more than 180 councillor seats in England, and…
Millions Head to the Polls Across the UK to Elect Local Leaders
Local elections are under way across the UK, as millions of people cast their ballots to select their local representatives. In England, more than 4,000 councillors in 146 councils are standing for election in major cities including Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, and all 32 London boroughs. All 32 councils in Scotland and all 22 in Wales…
UK, Japan Must Work More Closely Together Against ‘Autocratic, Coercive Powers’: Johnson
May 5, 2022
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stressed the need for European and East Asian allies to united against “autocratic, coercive powers” as he hailed a new defence pact with Japan. Speaking in Downing Street alongside visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Johnson said he was “so glad” the two nations had agreed a reciprocal access…
UK’s Johnson Hails Ukraine’s ‘Finest Hour,’ Predicts Victory Against Russian Invasion
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hailed Ukraine’s resistance against the Russian invasion as the country’s “finest hour” and has expressed confidence that Ukraine will prevail in the war and “be free.” In a speech to the Ukrainian Parliament delivered via video link on May 3, Johnson also confirmed the UK will send a package…
British National Killed in Ukraine, Foreign Office Confirms
A British national has been killed in Ukraine and another is missing, the UK Foreign Office has confirmed. In a statement on April 28, the Foreign Office said: “We can confirm that a British national has been killed in Ukraine and are supporting their family.” On the missing person, the spokesperson said: “We are aware…
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