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  1. Sir Robert Ben Lobban Wallace KCB (born 15 May 1970) is a British politician and former British Army Officer who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Conservative Party, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wyre and Preston North, formerly Lancaster and Wyre, from 2005 to 2024 .

  2. Jul 15, 2023 · Ben Wallace says he will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle after four years in the job. He told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but...

  3. Aug 31, 2023 · Read his letter in full to the prime minister, explaining his decision to step down after four years in the role. He praises the government's support for defence and the Armed Forces, and says he wants to invest in his personal life and new opportunities.

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  4. Ben Wallace is a former soldier, a Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North, and the Secretary of State for Defence from 2019 to 2023. He has served in various roles in government, including Security Minister and Northern Ireland Minister, and has been involved in several defence and security issues, such as the Salisbury attack, the Ukraine crisis, and the National Space Council.

  5. Ben was elected to the Scottish Parliament to represent North East Scotland in May 1999. In 2003 he stood down and moved to Lancashire. He was selected as Conservative candidate to fight the marginal seat of Lancaster & Wyre, which he won.

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  6. Jul 15, 2023 · Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed he will leave Cabinet at the next reshuffle and not seek re-election as an MP. The announcement follows an unsuccessful bid to replace Jens Stoltenberg...

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  8. Aug 31, 2023 · Ben Wallace, who held the role for four years, announced his departure last month and will leave on Thursday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to name his successor, with names such as James Heappey, John Glen and Liam Fox in the running.