#1
#1 out of 1
politics14h ago
‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author
- Hill says there is a 'bizarre' lack of urgency in putting Britain on a war footing, aligning with Robertson’s critique of Starmer’s defence leadership.
- Robertson argues the Treasury is delaying the 10-year defence funding plan, describing it as a serious accountability issue.
- Labour figures, including Diane Abbott, criticize spending choices that prioritize armaments over welfare.
- Hill warns that UK asset mobilization in the Gulf could be compromised if the government delays defence spending plans.
- Robertson claims the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are undernourished amid a shifting security landscape.
- Hill says UK defence firms lack orders as spending signals remain muted, prompting some to seek deals with the US.
- Hill links the defence funding delay to broader concerns about civil defence and resilience.
- Former defence secretary John Hutton says the UK has about 18 months to show credible defence financing.
- Tan Dhesi calls Robertson’s intervention sobering and critical of Treasury avoidance of defence committee accountability.
- The Guardian outlines ongoing debates around defence investment, suggesting Labour’s electoral calculations and security risks.
Vote 0