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Back to EpisodesUK Defence Secretary On Ukraine's Darkest Hour, Witkoff & Trump, Venezuela Strikes And Is He The Next PM?
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Join Harry Cole for an exclusive interview with UK Defence Secretary John Healey, going through the latest news about the tragic loss of a British soldier in Ukraine, how the UK stands behind Zelensky, Trump being the secret sauce to bring Putin and Ukraine's President together....
Plus: The safety of troops amid the ongoing Ajax vehicle drama, how Labour are investing in defence spending despite a tough start to Keir Starmer's government, what the UK thinks of President Trump's actions in Venezuela, and whether John Healey would run to replace Starmer as PM.
00:00 Introduction 00:26 Lance Corporal George Hooley killed in Ukraine 01:44 Britain's role on the ground in Ukraine 03:46 Has the situation in Ukraine improved since Labour took power? 06:26 'Only President Trump can bring Putin and Zelensky together' 07:50 How many boots would UK put on ground in Ukraine? 09:43 Trump's attacks on 'decaying' Europe, plus UK defence spending 13:29 Infamous Ajax vehicle programme 15:28 What UK thinks of Trump's Venezuela military action 17:38 Labour is government under pressure 19:32 Would John Healey run to replace Keir Starmer?
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