UK's Preparedness for War Questioned Amid US-Iran Conflict

Lord Robertson, former Labour defence secretary and NATO chief, has warned that the UK is 'not safe' and 'underprepared' for war, sparking a debate on the country's defense capabilities amidst the US-Iran conflict.

17 Apr, 11:18 — 17 Apr, 11:18

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In The Room | ‘We are not ready for war’: Can Starmer protect the UK?

In the midst of the US-Iran war, Lord Robertson, former Labour defence secretary and NATO chief, didn’t hold back this week. With local elections looming, the Labour grandee stepped into the defence debate, warning the UK is “not safe” and “underprepared” for war.

By Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson

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UK's Preparedness for War Questioned Amid US-Iran Conflict

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