Jul 6, 2026
Russia’s provocative actions are totally unjustified, and we back our brave service personnel in facing them down.
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July 6, 2026
Only by prioritising defence spending over a bigger welfare state can the government hope to deliver the funding our forces need.
— James Cartlidge
Russia’s provocative actions are totally unjustified, and we back our brave service personnel in facing them down.
Britain must do the same, but whilst other countries have used conscription, we remain committed to a professional, volunteer armed forces - and that means we need to make reserve service financially worthwhile.
Whilst other countries have used conscription, we remain committed to a professional, volunteer armed forces – and that means we need to make reserve service financially worthwhile.