Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow as rebel forces take control of Damascus, raising concerns among Western leaders over increased risk and instability in the region.

Rachel Reeves has highlighted the necessity of reallocating resources from other government areas to increase defence funding, emphasising a focus on efficiency and waste reduction in the largest governmental spending review in nearly twenty years.

Sir Keir Starmer’s recent presentation has been criticised for being filled with buzzwords and lacking a clear, actionable strategy to address migration, drawing comparisons to a comedic performance.

A government minister has issued a stark warning that the entire British Army could be overwhelmed in as little as six months during significant conflict, sparking criticism of Labour’s current defence policy.