Dan Jarvis: “I take very seriously, not least because I have stood in their shoes myself.”

We live in an increasingly dangerous and uncertain time, and it's deployments like this, supported by allies and partners including Iceland, that improve our deterrence and defence as part of Nato.

Some of what the Americans have said in recent times is absolutely right

This represents just 2.7% of GDP by 2030, well short of the 3% mandated by Nato.

As Prime Minister, Andy Burnham will make sure that we’ve got the investment coming into defence.