"The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls."
"George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech on Tuesday to accuse non-military experts in the Treasury of vandalism and claim Sir Keir is unwilling to make the necessary investment in Britain's defence."
"Malcolm Rifkind, a former defence secretary, argued that the government's prime responsibility is defence, and called for ministers to fund this through a cut to welfare or an increase in income tax."
"As George points out, there is a great urgency to settle the defence spending programme at a level which meets our needs, now and in the future."
The Independent focuses on crucial issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, advocating for accessible journalism without paywalls. Donations support journalists who report on both sides of important stories. Former UK defence officials criticize current leadership for neglecting national security, urging increased defence spending. They suggest funding could come from welfare cuts or tax increases. The urgency for a robust defence spending program is highlighted as essential for the UK's future security needs.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]