Dan Jarvis: “Russia relies on its shadow fleet to fund their conflict in Ukraine and our interdiction delivers a blow to Putin’s…”

This is clearly a stunt from Nigel trying to get in front of the concerns that have been expressed about him accepting £5 million.

It's very clear to me, as the new defence secretary for the United Kingdom, that this is a moment of challenge.

I’ve been working very hard since I was appointed to satisfy myself that we’ve got the right resource and the right mix of capabilities.

Ultimately, the success of this defence investment plan will be measured by whether it commands the support of those amazing men and women who serve in our armed forces.