The new Defence Secretary was ‘missing in action’ on Friday as Labour’s military woes descended into farce.
After being parachuted into the top role, former airborne officer Dan Jarvis kept a low profile on his first day replacing John Healey, who quit on Thursday with a blast at defence spending plans.
Mr Jarvis was kept away from any awkward questions, with the media banned from the opening of a drone factory they had previously been invited to.
But the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan continued as Washington told Britain it must do more.
Friday was supposed to see Keir Starmer cut the ribbon
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