Political Quotes

without a DIP that “meets the moment” I was “forced to make decisions that would reduce the readiness of our forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations, and could make our country less safe”

The Treasury still often sees defence as a drain on public spending and not the driver of economic growth that we've demonstrated in two years.

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

After explaining to you that I would not be able to accept a DIP settlement that does not give our Forces the resources they need, I am now left with no other option than to submit my resignation as your Defense Secretary.