‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author
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A co-author of Britain's strategic defence review (SDR), Fiona Hill, has criticized the UK government's perceived lack of urgency in addressing defense planning. This echoes concerns previously raised by George Robertson, another SDR co-author and former NATO head, who believes the government is failing to prioritize defense spending. Robertson plans to accuse the Treasury of hindering defense efforts in an upcoming speech. The criticism follows the publication of the SDR last June and the government's failure to release its 10-year defense spending plans. Labour MP Diane Abbott countered that prioritizing defense over welfare would alienate voters, while Hill emphasized the need for resolute leadership and action given current global events.
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AI-ExtractedWe cannot defend Britain with an ever-expanding welfare budget.
There's an enormous gap between where we have to be to keep the country safe and where we actually are.
There is a lack of urgency in putting Britain on a war footing.
Labour would lose votes to the Greens if Starmer followed Robertson’s advice.
Robertson is expected to accuse “non-military experts in the Treasury” of “vandalism”.
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