Shapps appointment prompts widespread bafflement
Sunak made some key changes ahead of parliament’s return next week.
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Sunak made some key changes ahead of parliament’s return next week.
There is a long-running tension and enmity between the pair with its roots in Boris Johnson’s leadership of the Tories.
The RAF has been accused of hiding behind excuses while its top brass have been promoted amid diversity scandal.
Wallace has been undone by a general distaste for all things British.
Ukraine will now fear a Groundhog Day situation, where this year’s NATO promises go the same way as George Bush’s in 2008.
Meanwhile, Britain’s defence secretary Ben Wallace is out of the running.
Joe Biden’s cryptic response on the matter is indicative of what is sure to be a hard-fought contest.
The Defence Secretary admits the role, which will be vacant by the autumn, is a “job I’d like.”
Realistically, a new leader comes down to a choice between two senior figures: Rishi Sunak and Ben Wallace.
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