The Independent8d
‘Woke nonsense’: Grant Shapps hits out at submarine’s new name
Amid speculation the change was prompted to avoid offending the French, former defence secretary Grant Shapps said: “Renaming the HMS Agincourt is nothing short of sacrilege. “This submarine ...
BBC9d
Navy submarine name change is woke nonsense, says Shapps
The Royal Navy has announced it is changing the name of a new submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, in a move branded "woke nonsense" by former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. It follows ...
Yahoo News UK7d
On this day, 2020: Shapps announces Government takeover of Northern
On this day five years ago - January 29, 2020 - transport secretary, Grant Shapps, announced that Northern Rail services would be brought under public control, with the Operator of Last Resort to take ...
The News Portsmouth8d
Royal Navy: Renaming HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles branded "woke nonsense" by former Tory MP Grant Shapps
Amid speculation the change was prompted to avoid offending the French, former defence secretary Grant Shapps - who lost his Welwyn Hatfield seat to Labour’s Andrew Lewin in the 2024 General ...
Telegraph & Argus7d
On this day, 2020 - Government's Northern takeover announced
On this day five years ago - January 29, 2020 - transport secretary, Grant Shapps, announced that Northern Rail services would be brought under public control, with the Operator of Last Resort to ...
London Evening Standard8d
Renaming of submarine Agincourt ‘woke nonsense’, says ex-defence secretary
Amid speculation the change was prompted to avoid offending the French, former defence secretary Grant Shapps said: “Renaming the HMS Agincourt is nothing short of sacrilege. “This submarine ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency6d
The UK’s defense secretary is Jewish, a first since the 1990s
Grant Shapps has said that he was once president of a branch of the BBYO Jewish youth movement. He is related to Mick Jones, the Jewish guitarist formerly in The Clash. (JTA) — Analysts have ...