Energy secretary appointed defence secretary in mini-reshuffle with Claire Coutinho set to take energy security brief
, Afghanistan, Sudan and Ukraine and points to increased funding he secured for the armed forces. But he warns against cutting investment in the armed forces, saying he believes “over the next decade the world will get more insecure and more unstable”.
Ever since I joined the Army I have dedicated myself to serving my country. That dedication however comes at a personal toll to me and my family. After much reflection, I have taken the decision to ask that I be allowed to step down. I won my seat in 2005 and after so many years it is time for me to invest in the parts of life that I have neglected, and to explore new opportunities.
The move is likely to lead to a mini-reshuffle, with the chief secretary to the Treasury, John Glen, and the former defence secretary Liam Fox in the mix to replace him. Wallace played a key role in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and was a close ally of Boris Johnson, butin July he was “not standing next time”. However he ruled out leaving parliament “prematurely” and forcing another byelection on Rishi Sunak, of whom he remains supportive.
That’s all folks! Been a privilege to serve this great nation. Ben Wallace's resignation letter and the Prime Minister's response: 31 August 2023 -
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