Former political adviser John Bew said there was a 'high likelihood' of Vladimir Putin making an aggressive move just weeks after Andy Burnham takes power in Downing Street.

Defence strategists fret about the next PM’s inexperience. But he knows about local resilience. That’s the kind of skill Nato urgently needs, says political analyst Jessica Berlin

Former political adviser John Bew said there was a 'high likelihood' of Vladimir Putin making an aggressive move just weeks after Andy Burnham takes power in Downing Street.

Andy Burnham has been warned to brace for a major provocation from Vladimir Putin in his first weeks of taking over as prime minister.

The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skills, says Guardian columnist…