"We are underprepared. We are underinsured. We are under attack. We are not safe. Britain's national security and safety is in peril, he will say in his speech."
"We cannot defend Britain with an ever-expanding welfare budget, he said in an interview with the Financial Times."
"There is a corrosive complacency today in Britain's political leadership. Lip service is paid to the risks, the threats, the bright red signals of danger."
The British government is criticized for its complacency regarding defense, putting national security at risk. George Robertson, a former NATO secretary general, emphasizes the need for increased investment in military capabilities. He warns that the ongoing Iran war should serve as a wake-up call. The government has delayed crucial funding proposals, leading to a projected £28 billion funding gap in defense over the next four years. Robertson calls for cuts in other departments to enhance defense spending, highlighting a lack of attention to defense in recent budget discussions.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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