The 2024 General Election sees a decrease in MPs with military backgrounds to 39, revealing a notable overrepresentation of veterans and a significant gender imbalance, particularly within the Conservative Party.
Veteran representation in new UK Parliament examined as 39 newly elected MPs have military backgrounds
Potential political bias in the UK’s defence industry examined
The UK’s defence spending under the Conservative government shows significant regional and political bias, often towards their own constituencies, with Labour pledging to address these disparities.
Opinion: having the army on standby as police firearm officers only risks exacerbating systemic issues
Met Police firearms officers have handed in their weapons over concern that one of their own has been charged with the murder of 24-year-old Chris Kaba