Posts Tagged ‘defence-secretary’

Liam Fox denies Libya ‘deadline’

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Defence Secretary Liam Fox has denied that military action in Libya has a six-month deadline.

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Liam Fox denies Libya ‘deadline’

MoD leaks ‘could lead to court’

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

Investigations into leaks at the Ministry of Defence could lead to “a number” of prosecutions, Defence Secretary Liam Fox says.

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MoD leaks ‘could lead to court’

Trident renewal gets green light

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The defence secretary gives the go-ahead for initial work to begin on the replacement of Britain’s Trident nuclear deterrent.

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Trident renewal gets green light

Fox challenges foreign aid pledge

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Defence Secretary Liam Fox challenges a plan to enshrine in law the UK’s promise to spend 0.7% of its gross national income on overseas aid.

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Military covenant to include IVF

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Council-tax relief and IVF treatment are among the benefits of the UK’s military covenant announced by Defence Secretary Liam Fox.

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Military covenant to include IVF

Fox supports Libya mission call

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Defence Secretary Liam Fox says he agrees with the head of the Armed Forces that Nato needs to intensify its campaign in Libya.

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Fox supports Libya mission call

SNP seeks urgent RAF cuts talks

Monday, May 9th, 2011

The SNP calls for urgent talks with UK Defence Secretary Liam Fox over RAF base closures in Scotland.

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SNP seeks urgent RAF cuts talks

Fox brushes off Libya rift report

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

Defence Secretary Liam Fox says reports he has been frozen out of top-level Libya strategy talks are ‘tittle tattle’.

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Fox brushes off Libya rift report

‘No arms’ for Libya rebels – Fox

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

Coalition countries will not supply arms to anti-Gaddafi rebels, Defence Secretary Liam Fox tells the BBC.

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VIDEO: Liam Fox: Nato to take over in Libya

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

Defence Secretary Liam Fox says if an agreement is reached in Brussels on Sunday night, Nato could take control of military operations in Libya in a few days.

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VIDEO: Fox: Libya raids ‘very successful’

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

First raids on Libyan military targets were “very successful”, according to the Defence Secretary, Liam Fox.

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VIDEO: Fox: Libya raids ‘very successful’

VIDEO: Fox: Libya raids ‘very successful’

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

First raids on Libyan military targets were “very successful”, according to the Defence Secretary, Liam Fox.

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VIDEO: Fox: Libya raids ‘very successful’

VIDEO: Fox: Libya raids ‘very successful’

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

First raids on Libyan military targets were “very successful”, according to the Defence Secretary, Liam Fox.

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VIDEO: Fox: Libya raids ‘very successful’

US defence chief in Afghan visit

Monday, March 7th, 2011

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrives in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on an unannounced visit, amid renewed tension over the issue of civilian casualties.

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US defence chief in Afghan visit

Fox rules out Trident fleet cuts

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

The UK defence secretary rules out cutting the number of submarines carrying Britain’s Trident missiles.

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Fox rules out Trident fleet cuts