UK Defence Secretary On Ukraine's Darkest Hour, Witkoff & Trump, Venezuela Strikes And Is He The Next PM?

Join Harry Cole for an exclusive interview with UK Defence Secretary John Healey, going through the latest news about the tragic loss of a British soldier in Ukraine, how the UK stands behind Zelensky, Trump being the secret sauce to bring Putin and Ukraine's President together.... Plus: The safety of troops amid the ongoing Ajax vehicle drama, how Labour are investing in defence spending despite a tough start to Keir Starmer's government, what the UK thinks of President Trump's actions in Venezuela, and whether John Healey would run to replace Starmer as PM. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Lance Corporal George Hooley killed in Ukraine 01:44 Britain's role on the ground in Ukraine 03:46 Has the situation in Ukraine improved since Labour took power? 06:26 'Only President Trump can bring Putin and Zelensky together' 07:50 How many boots would UK put on ground in Ukraine? 09:43 Trump's attacks on 'decaying' Europe, plus UK defence spending 13:29 Infamous Ajax vehicle programme 15:28 What UK thinks of Trump's Venezuela military action 17:38 Labour is government under pressure 19:32 Would John Healey run to replace Keir Starmer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices