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  1. We must come to a peace in Afghanistan
    Nouse logo Nouse 10 hours ago
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    The recent tragic deaths of two more British servicemen in Afghanistan, Lance Corporal Lee Davies from 1st Battalion Welsh Guards and Corporal Brent McCarthy of the Royal Air Force, highlighted the precarious situation the British continue to find themse Full Article at Nouse

  2. MPs get free vote on gay marriage
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 12 hours ago

    David Cameron is to give MPs a free vote on gay marriage following warnings from Tory backbenchers that any move to whip MPs could cause "serious divisions" withinthe party. The climbdown will be seen as an attempt to avoid splitting the Conservative par Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago
    British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond trips as he walks inside Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean during security rehearsals, 'Exercise Olympic Guardian', ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games on the River Thames in east London on May 4, 2012. ...

    British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond trips as he walks inside Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean during security rehearsals, 'Exercise Olympic Guardian', ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games on the River Thames in east London on May 4, 2012. ... View Photo »

  4. I think it’s tasteless, it’s provocative and very insulting.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: The Sun 2 weeks ago
  5. Free gay marriage vote for Tories
    BBC News logo BBC News 19 hours ago
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    23 May 2012 Last updated at 22:17 ET A number of his ministers have publicly opposed gay marriage Conservative MPs will be allowed a free vote on gay marriage, senior party sources have told the BBC. A formal consultation on how civil marriage will be re Full Article at BBC News

  6. UK defence chiefs prepare for conflict with Iran over nuclear programme
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 1 day ago

    Ministers on Britain's National Security Council have been advised there is still a "25%-50% chance" that the nuclear stand-off with Iran could result in a military conflict, the Guardian has been told. The risk assessment by the Foreign Office and MI6 r Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

  7. Plymouth Herald published Council leader – I'll fight for what is best for base
    This Is Plymouth logo This Is Plymouth 1 day ago

    THE NEW leader of Plymouth City Council has vowed to keep the pressure on the Government and "fight for what is best" for Devonport Naval Base, writes Tristan Nichols. Tudor Evans was speaking after Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced he had balan Full Article at This Is Plymouth

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago
    British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond speaks to a television crew on the Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean during security rehearsals, 'Exercise Olympic Guardian', ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games on the River Thames in east London on...

    British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond speaks to a television crew on the Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean during security rehearsals, 'Exercise Olympic Guardian', ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games on the River Thames in east London on... View Photo »

  9. The cost/benefit ratio has gone down again. Philip Hammond [the previous transport secretary] said if it fell below 1.5 – it’s now 1.2 – then he’d put the project under serious scrutiny. It seems we’ve reached that stage?
    SOURCE: Buckinghamshire Examiner 4 weeks ago
  10. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond confirms 'maximum' UK military presence at London 2012 Olympics
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 5 months ago
  11. I won't let you derail law to allow gay marriage, Clegg warns Tories
    The Independent logo The Independent 1 day ago

    Nick Clegg has given a firm promise that the Government will bring in a law to allow gay marriage despite a growing campaign to derail it by Conservative MPs. In a warning to opponents, the Deputy Prime Minister said it is a matter of "how, not whether" Full Article at The Independent

  12. MPs speak out against new nukes
    Morning Star Online 2 days ago

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced contracts for the design of the "next generation" of nuclear submarines. Contracts have been awarded to BAE Systems, Babcock and Rolls Royce, where engineers will work on the design of lethal new Successor subma Full Article at Morning Star Online

  13. We All Live In A Nuclear Submarine: Britain Awards Contracts To Design New Fleet To Replace Trident
    International Business Times logo International Business Times 2 days ago

    MoD said that the first of the next-generation “Successor” submarines is scheduled to be delivered in 2028, which will replace the current “Vanguard Class” submarines that carry the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent. Britain’s current fleet of nuclear subma Full Article at International Business Times

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  1. British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond trips as he walks inside Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean during security rehearsals, 'Exercise Olympic Guardian', ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games on the River Thames in east London on May 4, 2012. HMS Ocean, Britain's largest ship,...
  2. British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond speaks to a television crew on the Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean during security rehearsals, 'Exercise Olympic Guardian', ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games on the River Thames in east London on May 4, 2012. HMS Ocean, Britain's...
  3. British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond smiles as he arrives to deliver a speech to crewmen on the Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean during security rehearsals, 'Exercise Olympic Guardian', ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games on the River Thames in east London on May 4, 2012. ...
  4. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Defence Secretary Philip Hammond (L) stumbles as he arrives to address military personnel aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as she makes her up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012...
  5. German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere, right, welcomes his British counterpart Defense Secretary Philip Hammond with honor guards at the defense ministry in Berlin, Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
  6. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Defence Secretary Philip Hammond arrives in Downing Street for a cabinet meeting on May 1, 2012 in London, England. Today's cabinet meeting will be the last of the parliamentary year before meeting again for the State Opening of Parliament on May 9.
  7. British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond speaks with US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta (R) before the NATO Ministers Defence and Foreign Affairs meeting at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels, on April 18, 2012. NATO ministers gather for two days of talks on Wednesday expected to focus on...
  8. Britain's Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, right, bids farewell to Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, left, as he leaves after meeting Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron inside 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
  9. SALISBURY, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Defence Secretary Philip Hammond meets soldiers from 12 Mechanized Brigade on pre-deployment exercise at the Ministry of Defence training area at Copehill Down on Salisbury Plain on March 9, 2012 in Wiltshire, England. The Defence Secretary Philip Hammond...

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Philip Hammond (born 4 December 1955) is a British politician. He is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Runnymede and Weybridge and the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Full Article At Wikipedia.org

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  1. I think it’s tasteless, it’s provocative and very insulting.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: The Sun 2 weeks ago
  2. The cost/benefit ratio has gone down again. Philip Hammond [the previous transport secretary] said if it fell below 1.5 – it’s now 1.2 – then he’d put the project under serious scrutiny. It seems we’ve reached that stage?
    SOURCE: Buckinghamshire Examiner 4 weeks ago
  3. People say to me, ‘it was the banks’. I say ‘hang on, the banks had to lend to someone’. People feel in a sense that someone else is responsible for the decisions they made.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: The Sun 2 weeks ago
  4. Ministers have not made a decision. The Secretary of State for Defence (Philip Hammond) wanted to take the time to assure himself about these issues
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 4 weeks ago
  5. People say to me, 'It was the banks.' I say, 'hang on, the banks had to lend to someone'.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Morning Star Online 2 weeks ago
  6. It's tasteless, it's provocative and very insulting to the many British soldiers, sailors and airmen who gave their lives protecting the Falklands
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Reuters 2 weeks ago
  7. Of course, I’m certainly prepared to make decisions.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: The Telegraph 2 weeks ago
  8. The decision to engage would be made at the highest levels of government
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 2 weeks ago
  9. I detect a determination here that Germany's role in NATO should continue to normalise... and that it intends to continue to become a more significant player among the nations in protecting our collective security
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 3 weeks ago
  10. This is not about the budget but about turning the forces it is already paying for into a more deployable, more usable force
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 3 weeks ago
  11. Whilst there is no specific threat to the Games, we have to be ready to assist in delivering a safe and secure Olympics for all to enjoy
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: NDTV 3 weeks ago
  12. Support for the Olympic Games will be an important task for defence in 2012 and this exercise is about pushing our people and our systems to the limit to ensure that we are ready for the challenge ... The majority of this exercise will be played out in full view of the public and I hope it will have a s...
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: The Independent 3 weeks ago
  13. The majority of this exercise will be played out in full view of the public and I hope it will have a secondary effect of reassuring the British people that everything possible is being done to ensure this will be a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Moneycontrol.com 3 weeks ago
  14. This exercise is about pushing our people and our systems to the limit to ensure that we are ready for the challenge
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: London Net 3 weeks ago
  15. Guardsman Roland was part of both my platoon and the Company Search Team. He knew he would be at the front of patrols and searching compounds. Even knowing the tasks he would be given would place him in danger, he never complained or even mentioned it for that matter. He was an integral part of the team...
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Shropshire Star 3 weeks ago
  16. The reality on the ground is that Afghan forces are increasingly taking the lead
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: This Is London 4 weeks ago
  17. Mr Hammond does not recall having any information about donations to the Conservative party at the time or when he subsequently met Mr Griffin in October 2011 to discuss issues in the private hire car sector.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
  18. My visit to the UAE has cemented further my view that the UK and UAE are natural partners in so many areas. Our defence relationship is founded in a unique history and as we broaden our relationship our two countries will work together for a future that is both secure and prosperous for our peoples.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: AME Info 2 months ago
  19. extremely productive and informative ... This is not a single visit, this is part of a deliberate decision on the part of the current UK coalition government to increase the level of engagement and cooperation between the UK and the UAE.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Zawya.com 2 months ago
  20. This was not a single, one-off visit, it is part of a series of official visits from the UK to the UAE, which started with the visit of Queen Elizabeth, meant to in-crease the level of cooperation
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Middle East North Africa Financial Network 2 months ago
  21. All the intelligence was that the [hostages] were about to be moved and possibly executed.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Sydney Morning Herald 2 months ago
  22. They were informed of it. I don't think they specifically approved it, they were informed of what was happening.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Ottawa Citizen 2 months ago
  23. They were informed. I don't think they specifically approved it, but they were informed of what was happening.
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 2 months ago
  24. These hostages were taken, they were held at an unknown location for very a long period of time despite extensive efforts to track them down. And when a window of opportunity became available, a well-trained Nigerian force with British support went in and tried to rescue them
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: United Press International 2 months ago
  25. The people on the ground are acutely conscious of the risks that they are running, but they are also incredibly proud of the job that they are doing and rightly so, and hugely satisfied by the level of public support that they have back home
    – Philip Hammond SOURCE: ABC6 Columbus Ohio 2 months ago

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