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Falklands veteran: Britain’s defences ‘need money’ as threat returns
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston CBE warns Britain lacks the leadership, investment and military readiness needed to confront Russia and protect the Falkland Islands.
He condemns wasteful MoD procurement, questions the Chagos Islands deal and backs the Falklanders’ right to remain British amid renewed pressure from Argentina. The Argentinian president is due to make an announcement on the Falklands Islands tonight.
Former military intelligence officer Philip Ingram then scrutinises national security adviser Jonathan Powell’s influence.
Plus, Julia Hartley-Brewer clashes with former Labour…
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