On the recordJune 12, 2026
A serious country funds its defence to meet the threat it actually faces, not the threat it wishes it faced.
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Al Carns
Labour Party
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thenational.scotA serious country funds its defence to meet the threat it actually faces, not the threat it wishes it faced.
Resignation statement regarding military funding and procurement.
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