Positive drug tests in armed forces fall

These figures released in a written answer show falls in the number of armed services personnel failing test for illegal drugs.

Tory MP’s anger at “absurd” MoD top brass

A former defence minister has questioned whether the armed forces have too many senior officers.

Armed Forces support staff face market competition

A committee of MPs has produced a report on the future of the Defence Support Group.

Administration committee calls for Iraq War inquiry to be public

A committee of MPs has recommended the inquiry into the Iraq War be held “as openly and publicly as possible.”

MPs call for Iraq War inquiry to be held in public

Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative MPs have attacked the decision to hold an inquiry into the Iraq War in private.

Human rights ruling on British troops ‘could compromise operations’

The Defence Secretary has said he is considering an appeal to the House of Lords over a recent High Court ruling.

‘Multi-role’ helicopters considered by defence committee

The development of a “multi-role” helicopter would reduce complicated logistical procedures involved in operating a variety of aircraft, MPs were told today.

Ernest Millington, last of the World War II MPs, dies aged 93

Wing-Commander Ernest Millington won a famous by-election victory in Chelmsford in 1945 – Tory MP John MacNamara was shot down in action in Italy.

Tory frontbench spokesman brands defence minister a “turncoat”

A Conservative MP caught the attention of Deputy Speaker Michael Lord during this afternoon’s debate on defence procurement when he called junior minister Quentin Davies a “turncoat.”