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Defence Secretary John Healey joined veterans, military personnel and members of the public in Normandy on Saturday to mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and pay tribute to the men who helped liberate Europe during the Second World War. Mr Healey attended commemorations at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, overlooking Gold Beach, where thousands of British troops came ashore on 6 June 1944 as part of the largest amphibious invasion in history. During the visit, he met surviving…

Sir Keir Starmer has told supporters he will stand and defend his position if a Labour leadership contest is triggered, amid growing speculation about his future following a turbulent period for the party. Until now, the Prime Minister and his allies had maintained that he would not step aside if a challenge emerged. However, questions remained over whether he would actively contest a leadership election should one take place. However, Sir Keir’s stance hardened this week after Greater Manchester…

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is facing growing criticism after a cross-party group of MPs warned that delays to a key defence spending plan are harming Britain’s military readiness and undermining confidence among the nation’s allies. The Government’s long-awaited Defence Investment Plan was originally expected to be published last autumn but has still not appeared, prompting concern from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. The plan is intended to set out how Britain’s Armed Forces will be equipped and funded over the…

In a statement on social media, owners Laura, Felan and The Golden Cross Team said: “After many months of careful consideration and exploring every possible avenue to remain open, we have made the heartbreaking decision to close with Immediate effect.” “This has not been a decision taken lightly. The Golden Cross is not only our business but also our family home. “We have invested everything we could, both financially and personally, to keep it going. “We have worked tirelessly to…