A decision to rename nuclear-powered submarine HMS Agincourt is “woke nonsense”, a former defence secretary said. The Astute-class attack submarine, which is still under construction, was due to be ...

Defence Secretary John Healey is seeking the King's approval to rename HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, in a move that has ...

The Royal Navy has been accused of renaming new attack submarine HMS Agincourt to avoid upsetting the French - sparking ...

Speaking ahead of the visit, two Conservative former defence secretaries – Grant Shapps and Sir Gavin Williamson – urged Sir Keir to commit to such a plan. Sir Gavin, who held the post for 18 ...

Ahead of the visit, Grant Shapps and Sir Gavin Williamson, who both served as defence secretary, urged Sir Keir and John Healey, the current holder of the role, to make the commitment. Mr Shapps ...

The research was conducted by Conservatives Together, a group set up by former defence secretary Grant Shapps aimed at finding a path for the party back to government. Morgan McSweeney headed up ...