NACC chief Paul Brereton steps away from all defence investigations - and the next step needs to be away from the NACC entirely
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National anti-corruption chief steps away from all defence investigations
The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission will step away from all defence-related corruption referrals following questions over his handling of perceived conflicts of interest.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
NACC chief Paul Brereton steps away from all defence investigations - and the next step needs to be away from the NACC entirely
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🇬🇧 The Times: Keir Starmer is set to approve an £18bn rise in defence spending as pressure mounts over his leadership.
Officials say the funding would modernise Britain’s armed forces and strengthen readiness for future conflicts.
Officials say the funding would modernise Britain’s armed forces and strengthen readiness for future conflicts.
May 15, 2026 at 9:35 PM
🇬🇧 The Times: Keir Starmer is set to approve an £18bn rise in defence spending as pressure mounts over his leadership.
Officials say the funding would modernise Britain’s armed forces and strengthen readiness for future conflicts.
Officials say the funding would modernise Britain’s armed forces and strengthen readiness for future conflicts.
Arctic defence #Canada #MilitaryTraining #Quebec
The Canadian military is training for potential conflicts in the North. Here's what that looks like in Eeyou Istchee
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The Canadian military is training for potential conflicts in the North. Here's what that looks like in Eeyou Istchee
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Arctic defence
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Arctic defence #Canada #MilitaryTraining #Quebec
The Canadian military is training for potential conflicts in the North. Here's what that looks like in Eeyou Istchee
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The Canadian military is training for potential conflicts in the North. Here's what that looks like in Eeyou Istchee
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BREAKING: NACC Commissioner finally bows to public pressure and steps aside from all defence-related corruption referrals.
This is a major-general backdown from Commissioner Brereton who, up until now, tried to stare down the growing public revolt over the conflicts of interest.
This is a major-general backdown from Commissioner Brereton who, up until now, tried to stare down the growing public revolt over the conflicts of interest.
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
BREAKING: NACC Commissioner finally bows to public pressure and steps aside from all defence-related corruption referrals.
This is a major-general backdown from Commissioner Brereton who, up until now, tried to stare down the growing public revolt over the conflicts of interest.
This is a major-general backdown from Commissioner Brereton who, up until now, tried to stare down the growing public revolt over the conflicts of interest.
“Why are European governments reevaluating their agreements with US defence tech contractor Palantir?”
5/8/26 … 1/
5/8/26 … 1/
Why are European governments breaking up with Palantir?
Critics have flagged Palantir for their links to militaries involved in ongoing conflicts and ICE immigration enforcement in the United States.
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June 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
“Why are European governments reevaluating their agreements with US defence tech contractor Palantir?”
5/8/26 … 1/
5/8/26 … 1/
Appreciate Denmark's Defence Committee keeping us informed on the current situation in the troubled Ocean of America region.
Though they also need to cover the terrible conflicts with Abbabyejan too:
Though they also need to cover the terrible conflicts with Abbabyejan too:
September 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Appreciate Denmark's Defence Committee keeping us informed on the current situation in the troubled Ocean of America region.
Though they also need to cover the terrible conflicts with Abbabyejan too:
Though they also need to cover the terrible conflicts with Abbabyejan too:
It didn’t end there, as it’s revealed Miller is on a “$315,000 contract” with Defence
Shoebridge asks why he wasn’t upfront about the conflict
Miller says it’s “publicly available”
Shoebridge “It’s actually not my job to find out if you have conflicts of interest with Defence”💥
Shoebridge asks why he wasn’t upfront about the conflict
Miller says it’s “publicly available”
Shoebridge “It’s actually not my job to find out if you have conflicts of interest with Defence”💥
May 4, 2026 at 3:11 AM
It didn’t end there, as it’s revealed Miller is on a “$315,000 contract” with Defence
Shoebridge asks why he wasn’t upfront about the conflict
Miller says it’s “publicly available”
Shoebridge “It’s actually not my job to find out if you have conflicts of interest with Defence”💥
Shoebridge asks why he wasn’t upfront about the conflict
Miller says it’s “publicly available”
Shoebridge “It’s actually not my job to find out if you have conflicts of interest with Defence”💥
Britain must give Russia’s frozen assets to Ukraine, demand MPs.
In a letter to The Times, politicians say a legal transfer of $300bn would send a ‘clear message’ to aggressors and deter future conflicts www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
In a letter to The Times, politicians say a legal transfer of $300bn would send a ‘clear message’ to aggressors and deter future conflicts www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
Britain must give Russia’s frozen assets to Ukraine, demand MPs
In a letter to The Times, politicians say a legal transfer of $300bn would send a ‘clear message’ to aggressors and deter future conflicts
www.thetimes.com
January 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Britain must give Russia’s frozen assets to Ukraine, demand MPs.
In a letter to The Times, politicians say a legal transfer of $300bn would send a ‘clear message’ to aggressors and deter future conflicts www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
In a letter to The Times, politicians say a legal transfer of $300bn would send a ‘clear message’ to aggressors and deter future conflicts www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
Spiraling costs of Israel's conflicts deepen rift between finance and defense ministries ahead of budget decisions.
Israel's multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending
Spiraling costs of Israel's conflicts deepen rift between finance and defense ministries ahead of budget decisions.
www.aljazeera.com
September 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Spiraling costs of Israel's conflicts deepen rift between finance and defense ministries ahead of budget decisions.
Tory MP Sir Ian Duncan Smith now claiming we are at war when we are not.
We are not part of the attacks or any conflicts.
Our role is defence & defuse to protect British people & the National Interest.
#PMQs
We are not part of the attacks or any conflicts.
Our role is defence & defuse to protect British people & the National Interest.
#PMQs
March 25, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Tory MP Sir Ian Duncan Smith now claiming we are at war when we are not.
We are not part of the attacks or any conflicts.
Our role is defence & defuse to protect British people & the National Interest.
#PMQs
We are not part of the attacks or any conflicts.
Our role is defence & defuse to protect British people & the National Interest.
#PMQs
The entire world is paying the price for Trump’s incompetence in Iran. This time he’s not just bankrupted a casino - he’s pushed the defence of “the free world” to the brink.
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Is America Still Capable of Enforcing the World Order?
As the Iran war drains vital stockpiles of missile interceptors, American allies increasingly question Washington’s capacity to wage multi-front conflicts.
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August 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM
The entire world is paying the price for Trump’s incompetence in Iran. This time he’s not just bankrupted a casino - he’s pushed the defence of “the free world” to the brink.
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🔴Government’s ‘Independent’ Extremism Adviser Who Backs Palestine Protest Crackdown Has New Links to Defence Industry
The former MP, who was appointed as a Government adviser by Boris Johnson, faces calls to quit over his potential conflicts of interest
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/09/g...
The former MP, who was appointed as a Government adviser by Boris Johnson, faces calls to quit over his potential conflicts of interest
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/09/g...
Government’s ‘Independent’ Extremism Adviser Who Backs Palestine Protest Crackdown Has New Links to Defence Industry
The former MP, who was appointed as a Government adviser by Boris Johnson, faces calls to quit over his potential conflicts of interest
bylinetimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 2:21 PM
🔴Government’s ‘Independent’ Extremism Adviser Who Backs Palestine Protest Crackdown Has New Links to Defence Industry
The former MP, who was appointed as a Government adviser by Boris Johnson, faces calls to quit over his potential conflicts of interest
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/09/g...
The former MP, who was appointed as a Government adviser by Boris Johnson, faces calls to quit over his potential conflicts of interest
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/09/g...
The Home Office is already reviewing the government’s so-called independent adviser on protest, Lord Walney – and now our investigation in partnership with @bylinetimes.bsky.social has revealed new links between the controversial peer and the defence industry:
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Revealed: Lord Walney’s fresh ties to the defence industry - Good Law Project
Our joint investigation raises more questions about Walney’s conflicts of interest
goodlaw.social
December 10, 2024 at 6:28 PM
The Home Office is already reviewing the government’s so-called independent adviser on protest, Lord Walney – and now our investigation in partnership with @bylinetimes.bsky.social has revealed new links between the controversial peer and the defence industry:
goodlaw.social/2gil
goodlaw.social/2gil
“Good Law Project and Byline Times have spotted a number of further engagements with defence lobbying groups that raise fresh questions about potential conflicts of interest.”
Read our latest revelations about Lord Walney with @josiah.writes.news in Byline Times 👀
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Read our latest revelations about Lord Walney with @josiah.writes.news in Byline Times 👀
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/09/g...
Government’s ‘Independent’ Extremism Adviser Who Backs Palestine Protest Crackdown Has New Links to Defence Industry
The former MP, who was appointed as a Government adviser by Boris Johnson, faces calls to quit over his potential conflicts of interest
bylinetimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:28 PM
“Good Law Project and Byline Times have spotted a number of further engagements with defence lobbying groups that raise fresh questions about potential conflicts of interest.”
Read our latest revelations about Lord Walney with @josiah.writes.news in Byline Times 👀
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/09/g...
Read our latest revelations about Lord Walney with @josiah.writes.news in Byline Times 👀
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/09/g...
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #ONEV1 #DV1
Protest in 🇯🇵, against the War on Iran:
The longstanding issue is whether to amend the Constitution to deploy the SDF (Self-Defence Force) to overseas conflicts.
3/25/2026 in front of The Diet Building
Protest in 🇯🇵, against the War on Iran:
The longstanding issue is whether to amend the Constitution to deploy the SDF (Self-Defence Force) to overseas conflicts.
3/25/2026 in front of The Diet Building
March 26, 2026 at 9:39 AM
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #ONEV1 #DV1
Protest in 🇯🇵, against the War on Iran:
The longstanding issue is whether to amend the Constitution to deploy the SDF (Self-Defence Force) to overseas conflicts.
3/25/2026 in front of The Diet Building
Protest in 🇯🇵, against the War on Iran:
The longstanding issue is whether to amend the Constitution to deploy the SDF (Self-Defence Force) to overseas conflicts.
3/25/2026 in front of The Diet Building
quiet Friday night drop. The real story being this man is still top NACC commissioner.
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National anti-corruption chief steps away from all defence investigations
The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission will step away from all defence-related corruption referrals following questions over his handling of perceived conflicts of interest.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
quiet Friday night drop. The real story being this man is still top NACC commissioner.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Finnish MEP Aura Salla dumped all her stocks in arms makers just one day after FTM revealed she owned them while at the same time calling for more EU defence spending. “I want to make sure there never will be a conflict of interest,” she said.
EU lawmaker gets rid of defence stocks after conflict of interest questions
A Finnish centre-right EU lawmaker sold her stocks in defence companies after concerns about conflicts of interest emerged.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Finnish MEP Aura Salla dumped all her stocks in arms makers just one day after FTM revealed she owned them while at the same time calling for more EU defence spending. “I want to make sure there never will be a conflict of interest,” she said.
🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 At a NATO meeting in Brussels, senior U.S. official Elbridge Colby told European allies to take the lead in defending themselves, warning the world is more dangerous and conflicts could erupt simultaneously, - Sky News
“Europe must assume primary responsibility for its conventional defence.”
“Europe must assume primary responsibility for its conventional defence.”
February 13, 2026 at 8:18 AM
🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 At a NATO meeting in Brussels, senior U.S. official Elbridge Colby told European allies to take the lead in defending themselves, warning the world is more dangerous and conflicts could erupt simultaneously, - Sky News
“Europe must assume primary responsibility for its conventional defence.”
“Europe must assume primary responsibility for its conventional defence.”
In microcosm, this is why “fund defence spending with an aid cut” is really stupid. What is your strategy to prevail in these conflicts if not through funding something like the World Service in addition to your hard power?
Ministers demand BBC World Service plan for cuts as aid budget slashed
Exclusive: David Lammy asks BBC bosses to draw up tightened budget amid criticism move could harm UK’s global influence
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In microcosm, this is why “fund defence spending with an aid cut” is really stupid. What is your strategy to prevail in these conflicts if not through funding something like the World Service in addition to your hard power?
Italian äärioikeistolla on enemmän selkärankaa kuin Orpon hallituksella?
Meloni keskeytti puolustusyhteistyösopimuksen Israelin kanssa.
Se on ollut Israelin läheisimpiä ystäviä Euroopassa, mutta viime viikkoina arvostellut Israelin iskuja Libanoniin
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Meloni keskeytti puolustusyhteistyösopimuksen Israelin kanssa.
Se on ollut Israelin läheisimpiä ystäviä Euroopassa, mutta viime viikkoina arvostellut Israelin iskuja Libanoniin
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Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence cooperation deal with Israel, reflecting frayed ties between previously close allies as the conflicts in t...
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April 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Italian äärioikeistolla on enemmän selkärankaa kuin Orpon hallituksella?
Meloni keskeytti puolustusyhteistyösopimuksen Israelin kanssa.
Se on ollut Israelin läheisimpiä ystäviä Euroopassa, mutta viime viikkoina arvostellut Israelin iskuja Libanoniin
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Meloni keskeytti puolustusyhteistyösopimuksen Israelin kanssa.
Se on ollut Israelin läheisimpiä ystäviä Euroopassa, mutta viime viikkoina arvostellut Israelin iskuja Libanoniin
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Concerns about integrity at the top of the NACC are piling up. Undisclosed defence work, corrected evidence and rising complaints have put real pressure on the agency’s leadership, writes Sarah Russell @AgedMatters. #auspol #NACC #Accountability #Integrity
Conflicts, corrections and confusion: pressure mounts on the NACC Commissioner
The Inspector of the NACC has received 90 complaints since 1 July. Most of these complaints concern the NACC Commissioner’s conflict of interests with Defence.
johnmenadue.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Concerns about integrity at the top of the NACC are piling up. Undisclosed defence work, corrected evidence and rising complaints have put real pressure on the agency’s leadership, writes Sarah Russell @AgedMatters. #auspol #NACC #Accountability #Integrity
The National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector is actively examining several complaints, including one from a former NACC employee, relating to Paul Brereton and potential conflicts of interest arising from his ongoing defence ties.
Not before time.
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Anti-corruption commission watchdog inquiring into NACC chief Paul Brereton
The inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission is inquiring into the agency's head, Paul Brereton, in relation to several complaints including from a former employee.
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector is actively examining several complaints, including one from a former NACC employee, relating to Paul Brereton and potential conflicts of interest arising from his ongoing defence ties.
On Fedorov, Syrskyi, and all that noise on this week's latest @ukrainewithouthype.bsky.social
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131: Protests Succeed in Replacing Commander-in-Chief | Ukraine Without Hype
Following the sacking of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov due to his conflicts with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukrainian civil s
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July 22, 2026 at 8:24 AM
On Fedorov, Syrskyi, and all that noise on this week's latest @ukrainewithouthype.bsky.social
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Australia says it will raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide
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April 16, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Australia says it will raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide
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The UK could not “stay on the sidelines” in these multiple conflicts. Despite Brexit, which he said he respected, he appealed to Britain to go forward “hand on hand” & “shoulder to shouder” with France & other European countries in defence of principles of democracy, trade and international law. 7/
July 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The UK could not “stay on the sidelines” in these multiple conflicts. Despite Brexit, which he said he respected, he appealed to Britain to go forward “hand on hand” & “shoulder to shouder” with France & other European countries in defence of principles of democracy, trade and international law. 7/