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Wes Streeting: My focus is on maximising our deterrence and ensuring that, should deterrence fail, we’re ready to fight and win…

On the recordJuly 27, 2026
My focus is on maximising our deterrence and ensuring that, should deterrence fail, we’re ready to fight and win alongside allies.
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Wes Streeting
Labour Party

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Discussing defense strategy at a press conference.

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