Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 03/07/2008
The Scottish Secretary, Des Browne, claims that Scots have "never had it so good" (your report, 1 July). Such a claim will come as little comfort to eithe
The Curmudgeon (Free subscription) | yesterday
The part-time Secretary for Supporting Our Boys, Des Browne, has made the rather remarkable claim that the four thousand million pounds paid by the Government for two new aircraft carriers will not be "at the expense of other areas". Apparently wealth can now be spent on one three-hundred-metre, sixty-five-thousand-tonne thing without affecting the Government's ability to spend it on something
Cynical Chatter From The Underworld (Free subscription) | 03/07/2008
Des Browne seems to think he has done a good thing for the Navy with the deal for two new carriers. Let me tell you Des, you screwed up. They aren’t nuclear powered, so we still have to buy oil to use them. No catapults. They need VTOL aircraft, You’re going to buy an expensive and complicated one. Only [...]
"ROGUE GUNNER" (Free subscription) | 03/07/2008
British troops based in the Helmand town of Gereshk are helping to train and mentor hundreds of Afghan soldiers who it is hoped will soon be able to take charge of security for themselves. Report by Barry Shaw. Read It Here (RG) Des Browne had offered Afghan soldiers a free trip to Peterborough so they can experience hatred against military personnel. The Afghan commander politely turned down the offer...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 02/07/2008
Des Browne, the Scottish Secretary, must be living on another planet if he believes Scotland "has never had it so good" (your report, 1 July). He is obvious
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 01/07/2008
Yes DES BROWNE, Secretary of State for Scotland
Is there more to life than shoes? (Free subscription) | 30/06/2008
Phone bills for troops in Afghanistan and Iraq will be slashed to help officers stay in touch with their loved ones, the Government said today. Officers in war zones will now get 30 minutes of free calls to anywhere in the world. Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "This funding boost will ensure that though our brave boys and girls may be far from home, they can always be in touch with their loved...
"ROGUE GUNNER" (Free subscription) | 27/06/2008
On the eve of Veterans Day, 15 Veterans were awarded their HM Armed Forces Veterans Badges by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, at a reception at Number 10 Downing Street. The Prime Minister was assisted in the presentation by Defence Secretary Des Browne. Read It Here © Mack (RG) The thoughts of a Falklands War Veteran. Rogue_gunner_32_alpha@yahoo.co.uk Boycott BP
Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 25/06/2008
By ROSS LYDALL DES Browne, the Scottish Secretary, intervened yesterday in the scandal over an outbreak of a fatal hospital bug.
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 25/06/2008
DES Browne, the Scottish Secretary, intervened yesterday in the scandal over an outbreak of a fatal hospital bug.
"ROGUE GUNNER" (Free subscription) | 22/06/2008
Chief of the General Staff General Sir Richard Dannatt thanked the men and women who hold down regular jobs while serving their country for their "personal and professional sacrifices". Read It Here (RG) Defence secretary Des Browne was quoted as saying “ These men and woman make excellent soldiers because they have already got civilian jobs making them much more intelligent than professional soldiers”...
"ROGUE GUNNER" (Free subscription) | 21/06/2008
The defence secretary, Des Browne, yesterday questioned the long-term viability of Nato, saying it was not providing the forces or capabilities needed to maintain its credibility as a military alliance. Read It Here © Mack (RG) The thoughts of a Falklands War Veteran. Rogue_gunner_32_alpha@yahoo.co.uk Boycott BP
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 21/06/2008
Defence secretary, Des Browne, says Nato no longer credible as military alliance
This Fucking War (Free subscription) | 17/06/2008
"Now that the tide in southern Afghanistan is turning, how will the coalition sustain their gains? The US Marines fighting to regain control of Garmser have had an, “astonishing effect”, Britian’s Defense Minister Des Browne recently told Reuters. “We don’t intend to give up what we have created.” To back that up, Britian announced on June 16th that they are prepared to send more troops to Afghanistan...
Labour Friends of Iraq (Free subscription) | 17/06/2008
Mr. David Anderson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made on the mentoring, monitoring and training of Iraqi security forces in southern Iraq. Des Browne: UK forces in southern Iraq continue to make very...
