Defence in the media: 27 September 2015
Today's news is dominated by the Labour conference. Broadcasters are leading with the expected vote on Labour's position on the future of the nuclear deterrent.
Defence in the Media: 26 September 2015
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This morning’s Defence-related news includes BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and BBC News reporting that an RAF sergeant was moved out of a hospital waiting room because staff thought his uniform would "upset" other patients.
Defence in the Media: 25 September 2015
Of note for Defence this morning, BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat looks ahead to one year anniversary of the parliamentary vote to take military action against ISIL in Iraq, while BBC Radio 4’s Today programme ran a feature on the effects of the anti-malarial drug mefloquine/ Lariam.
'Heroes' gather for George Cross and Medal commemoration
George Cross and Medal holders, who have performed acts of the greatest heroism or displayed the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, gathered today to mark the 75th anniversary of the medals.
Defence in the Media: 24 September 2015
In Defence-related broadcast news, the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme reports that MP Caroline Lucas and Baroness Jones are seeking a judicial review into a UK remotely piloted air system (RPAS) strike in Syria.
Defence in the Media: 23 September 2015
The most prominent story on today’s front pages is the European Union agreement reached last night to relocate refugees across member states.
Defence in the media: 22 September 2015
There is continued coverage in today’s newspapers of Lord Ashcroft’s biography of David Cameron, which includes apparent criticisms from former senior military personnel on the Prime Minister’s knowledge of the military and his legacy in Libya.
Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt on diversity in the military
https://youtu.be/EPP7JPWTSbMArmed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt gives her personal views on equality, during National Inclusion Week, and explains why it’s important we recruit the best possible people into the Armed Forces.
Relatives attended rededication of airmen’s graves after last resting places were found 74 years on
The graves of six Wellington bomber airmen have been rededicated in Holland following a successful search to trace their relatives. A group gathered for the ceremony held last week at Leeuwarden cemetery.
Defence in the Media: 21 September 2015
In today's defence-related news there's more on potential military action against ISIL in Syria and levels of political support.