Ex-paratrooper described by colleagues as straight shooter has long seemed destined for role but may not get long MPs who know Dan Jarvis are not surprised he accepted the cursed job of defence secretary – even knowing he may last only a few weeks in the job. The former paratrooper, once touted ...
Source: [Guardian Politics](https://www.theguardian.com/global/2026/jun/12/who-is-dan-jarvis-the-new-defence-secretary-replacing-john-healey)