I genuinely think when this period of history is written, Europe will thank President Trump for shaking us out of our complacency and forcing us to stand on our own two feet and end the period of over-reliance on the United States for defence.
On Trump's impact on European defense responsibility.
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I am absolutely sickened by reports of rape and sexual abuse of young female recruits at the Army Foundation College.
The chancellor's position is clear. My position is clear. During my brief period of freedom on the backbenches, I was also clear we need to invest more in our defence.
But investment is only one side of the coin because while we will always back our brave men and women who serve, ensuring they have the resources and the kit that they need, we also owe it to them and to the whole country to ensure that…
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