Energy Secretary Grant Shapps was on Thursday named as the UK's new defence secretary, replacing the long-serving Ben Wallace, who resigned from the position. Shapps is known for supporting Ukraine in its ongoing war since Russia's invasion last year.

UK: Grant Shapps appointed new defence secretary after Ben Wallace resigns

British Defence Minister Ben Wallace said on Saturday (July 15) that he would step down as a member of parliament (MP) in the next national election, and would leave the government when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak carries out his next cabinet reshuffle.

British Defence Minister Wallace to step down as MP, leave govt in next cabinet reshuffle

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UK: Grant Shapps appointed new defence secretary after Ben Wallace resigns

British Defence Minister Wallace to step down as MP, leave govt in next cabinet reshuffle