Statement on the Resignation of Ben Wallace as Defence Secretary
Defence UK Ltd is sorry to see Ben Wallace leaving the Ministry of Defence after four years as Secretary of State but we congratulate Grant Shapps on his appointment as the new Defence Secretary. As Ben Wallace says in his resignation letter, this is a challenging time for our Armed Forces. The world situation is getting more dangerous all the time and the new Defence Secretary and his ministerial colleagues must aim to secure increased funding from HM Treasury to help rebuild the UK's currently depleted military resources and capabilities, and to make national security the Government's number one political priority.
Andrew Smith, CEO, Defence UK Ltd
31st August 2023
Andrew Smith, CEO, Defence UK Ltd
31st August 2023
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