Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace officially announced his resignation, sparking a brawl among Conservative MPs who would like to replace him . .
Rishi Sunak is expected to make a slight reshuffle of his senior team today as he continues to prepare for the next general election in 2024.
Some Conservative MPs have rallied around Tom Tugendhat, security secretary and former chairman of the foreign affairs committee, but others would have preferred Mr. Sunak to promote formerly Penny Mordaunt.
Here is a list of the best applicants and candidates for this position.
Grant Shapps 
Grant Shapps is reported to be one of the leaders Photo: Jordan Pettitt
Grant Shapps, the current Minister of Energy Security and Net Zero, is also a staunch ally of Mr. Sunak and has led various high-level government meetings, including transportation and a short stay at home. secretary.
Considered one of the best communicators in the Conservative Party, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday that he was one of the main contenders to replace Mr. Wallace at the Department of Defense.
During his tenure in the energy department, Mr. Schapps insisted that it would be “irresponsible” not to continue drilling in the North Sea as part of a managed transition to net zero. Writing for The Telegraph last week, he insisted that the UK would ensure that Vladimir Putin “never” uses energy as a “weapon of war” again.
Tom Tugendhat 
Tom Tugendhat was previously in the Territorial Army. Photo: MONICA MWANGI/Reuters
Tom Tugendhat is currently serving in his first government. Minister of State in the Ministry of the Interior, but previously chaired the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee.
He served in the Territorial Army, held a civilian position in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and was a military assistant to the Chief of the Defense Staff, the professional head of the British Army.
Mr Tugendhat is also a known China skeptic and has worked with a Chinese study group of MPs advocating tougher UK government action against the country.
Penny Mordaunt 
Penny Mordaunt has already played this role. Photo: JULIAN SIMMONDS/JULIAN SIMMONDS
Penny Mordaunt had already served as Secretary of Defense for three months before being replaced by Mr. Wallace.
She sits in Cabinet as Leader of the House of Commons, nine She served in the Royal Navy Reserve for years. From 2010 to 2019, she worked at the Department of Defense as Secretary of the Armed Forces under David Cameron.
Like Mr. Wallace, she ranks high in the Conservative Party polls and played a prominent role in the coronation of King Charles III. ceremony earlier this year with the Sword of State in the main procession
Anne-Marie Trevelyan 
Anne-Marie Trevelyan worked for the Department of Defense as Minister armed forces. Photo: No10 Downing Street
Anne-Maria Trevelyan worked for the Department of Defense as Secretary of the Armed Forces and Minister for Defense Acquisitions in the government of Boris Johnson.
She is an experienced Cabinet Minister, holding two positions: Secretary of State for International Development and Transportation, and she currently serves in the Foreign Office as Minister for the Indo-Pacific.
Berwick-upon-MP from Tweed also advocates for veteran mental health care and has taken part in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, which gives MPs insight into the workings of the armed forces.
Sir Brandon Lewis 
Sir Brandon Lewis has served as Attorney General and Minister for Northern Ireland. Photo: Anadolu/Anadolu
Sir Brandon Lewis has served as Minister of Justice and Minister for Northern Ireland and is believed to have been approached by Downing Street about a possible return to the cabinet as a result of the reshuffle.
He resigned from the government of Boris Johnson, claiming that he lacked “honesty, decency and mutual respect”. He became an ally of Liz Truss, supporting her candidacy for the leadership after Nadhim Zahavi, his top candidate, dropped out of the competition in July 2022.
The Great Yarmouth MP was knighted last month for “ public and political service.”
James Hippie 
James Hippie is Ben Wallace's deputy in the Department of Defense. Photo: Simon Dawson/10 Downing Street/10 Downing Street
James Hippy, Secretary of State for the Armed Forces, is Ben Wallace's deputy at the Department of Defense and is considered a trusted aide in the war in Ukraine.
Mr Hippy has been an MP since 2015 and represents the Wells constituency in Somerset.< /p>
He is a close ally of Mr. Wallace and served in the British Army, rose to the rank of Major and served in Afghanistan.
He supported Mr. Johnson and Ms. Truss in their respective leadership campaigns and served as Secretary of Defense since December 2019.
John Glen 
John Glen already holds a senior Cabinet position as Chief Secretary of the Treasury. Credit: Anadolu/Anadolu
John Glen already holds a senior cabinet position as chief secretary of the treasury and has been advised by government insiders to replace Mr. Wallace.
He received his master's degree in international security and strategy in 2015 and served on the parliamentary defense committee. committee for two years.
Mr Glen has been MP for Salisbury since 2010, representing the district during the Salisbury poisonings in March 2018.
His experience in The Treasury and the relationship with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt could prove useful in future defense spending battles.
Liam Fox 
Liam Fox is one of Sunak's most loyal supporters Photo: BEN STENSALL
Liam Fox is a surprise choice for the next secretary of defense, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday night.
One of Mr. Sunak's most devoted supporters , he introduced the prime minister in last year's Tory leadership race. The senior Conservative MP previously passed a security check for the post and took a tough stance on Russia, giving him an advantage in the position.
Mr. Fox served as Secretary of Defense from May 2010 to October 2011. resigned amid controversy when questions were raised about access of Adam Verritty, a lobbyist friend, to the Department of Defense. Mr. Fox also served as Theresa May's Secretary of State for International Trade.
Jeremy Quinn 
Jeremy Quinn won MP in the general election 2015. Election Photo: Jonathan Brady
Jeremy Quinn is currently a Cabinet Minister as Treasurer General, and last month it was announced that civil servants would be paid higher salaries so they could do more work as part of a productivity plan .
Mr. Quinn had a background in banking and finance before becoming an MP in the 2015 general election. He has experience in defense positions, having served as Secretary of Acquisition under Boris Johnson from February 2020 to September 2022.
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