Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?

Ex-paratrooper, once touted as a leadership contender, described by MPs as ‘honourable’ and ‘generally a good bloke’ MPs who know Dan Jarvis are not surprised he accepted the cursed job of defence secretary – even knowing he might only last a few weeks in the job. The former paratrooper, once touted as a leadership contender, has long seemed destined for that role after having worked his way diligently through ministerial ranks, a South Yorkshire mayoralty and the shadow cabinet. Continue reading...

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