We stand ready to response to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies and we will continue to do that

My thoughts are with those who have been affected by the terrible wildfires in the Cairngorms and I pay tribute to the brave emergency services personnel who have been working tirelessly to tackle the blaze.

Next week, what you will see is a Prime Minister that runs towards big and difficult issues rather than runs away from them.

It's why Andy Burnham's leadership matters, because I have no doubt that he will prioritise this issue.

we have not joined and will not join offensive US military action in Iran

Russia posed a threat to UK security

But my frustration was, and I said this immediately after leaving the government, my frustration was I couldn't get social care higher enough on the government's overall agenda.

The chancellor's position is clear. My position is clear. During my brief period of freedom on the backbenches, I was also clear we need to invest more in our defence.

I want to make sure every penny is spent wisely.

But investment is only one side of the coin because while we will always back our brave men and women who serve, ensuring they have the resources and the kit that they need, we also owe it to them and to the whole country to ensure that…

What I will not do, because I think it would not only be limiting to my time in this post, but potentially ending of my time in this post, is to write the chancellor's next budget and next spending review for him.

This is how we make ourselves fit to face the future, how we will continue to be a strong, dependable ally to our friends abroad, and how we will be an engine of growth and jobs here at home.

Modernisation without investment is impractical, but investment without modernisation is irresponsible.

I hope everyone can see there was no ill intent behind this ribbing of the new justice secretary - it was a reference to an old May/Clarke joke.

But I appreciate these are very serious issues and am sorry for any offence inadvertently caused by this moment of levity.

We will adopt this as our operational concept demonstrator, and we’re going to get it in the air in 2027.

We’re investing £300m in our StormFighter programme to develop an autonomous combat aircraft here in the UK.

This launch shows the depth of industrial capability we have here in Britain to help deliver our ambition to become Europe’s first sixth generation air force.

What I will do is put the best possible case for defence to the Treasury.

This is the mantra I will now follow as defence secretary.

This is a groundbreaking moment for UK defence, not just for air power, but for reindustrialisation.

The unveiling of Brontanax, the UK’s first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft, is a testament to the extraordinary talent and innovation across our sovereign defence industry.

our resolve to stand against Russian aggression in Ukraine but also Russian aggression against all of our allies.

We should see yesterday’s events as performative and irresponsible.

We'll ensure our armed forces have the resources they need and stand steadfast alongside our international allies, especially Ukraine.