We need a bigger view of national security. It’s not just the job for defence or the agencies. Every department has a part to play in national security and national resilience.

Our adversaries do not follow timetables set by the Treasury.

I took the decision to resign with the very greatest regret and reluctance, but I continue to be certain about this decision.

When Nato needs European nations to step up, we must not fall short.

My decision last week was about our country, not career.

There is no date for reaching 3 per cent spending on defence, and our adversaries do not follow timetables set by the Treasury.

Our defence spending plan falls well short of what is required.

We came into government, recognising Britain faced a new era of threat which demanded a new era for defence.

You know what defence needs... Without a DIP that meets the moment in this way, I am being forced to make decisions that would reduce the readiness of our Forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations, and could make the country…

The Government cannot warn about Russia, Iran and China, then produce a Defence Investment Plan that leaves the Armed Forces short of the money, people, stockpiles and industrial capacity needed to meet that threat.

This new era for defence required further investment through the Defence Investment Plan.

the government's plan for defense... falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time.