Wes Streeting said "My focus is on maximising our deterrence and ensuring that, should deterrence fail, we’re ready to fight and win alongside allies." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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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