The defence secretary talks to Rob Wilson MP about early opportunities, luck and keeping things steady
by Ben Duckworth / 31 Oct 2012
Ben Duckworth talks to the chair of the defence select committee about what faces the political, military and frontline personnel involved in the Afghan theatre of war, from ‘housekeeping’ to strategic facts and figures
by Philip Hammond and Maria Eagle / 26 Sep 2011
Philip Hammond and Maria Eagle discuss the latest on high-speed rail and air traffic
by Amber Elliott / 20 Oct 2011
First, he came under fire from defence chiefs. Then came Werrittygate, and hounding from press and Parliament alike. Finally, he went to ground. In the calm before the storm, Amber Elliott spoke to the erstwhile defence secretary. Photos by Alisa Connan
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