After years of defence cuts and maybe more to come, we must ask whether the Armed Forces are properly equipped to keep Britain safe.
During the Cold War being ‘strong on defence’ was a potent vote winner, and the money flowed accordingly.
The President insists that he and the Prime Minister ‘like each other a lot’.
Brexit has transformed the context in which we plan our security. Commitments to our European neighbours and Global Britain require more money.
The Conservatives need to support genuine allies – such as savers, home owners, small businesses, and the armed forces.
The Task Force dispatched in response to Hurricane Irma was a remarkable achievement. If the rumoured cuts go ahead, we will not be able to repeat it.
Williamson must ensure that our Armed Forces have enough troops, that the MoD gets them the equipment they need, and help drive reform in NATO.
“We need to talk about as a party what we look like after Brexit, and I hope that veterans’ care and being a party of defence means something.”
Failing to help them transition to civilian life is not only a betrayal of those who serve, but a huge waste of their skills and expertise.
We have always been a maritime nation, and this major investment in the Royal Navy demonstrates our commitment to defending British interests.
But she confirms that Britain is leaving the ECJ’s jurisdiction, and says that there is a very clear choice on Thursday – between “me and Jeremy Corbyn”.
Community Land Trusts and other schemes are making a positive difference around the country.
When elected I will donate half of my salary for the first year as Mayor to the Tynemouth Lido Pool Project. This will be part of an ambitious regeneration plan.
Outcries over the loss of soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq show that the British public is simply unwilling to see soldiers dying.
On what basis would they then be prevented from appearing in pornography? Should they then not be tried as adults and sent to adult prisons? And so on.