Britain is at risk of ‘hiding behind its allies’ in Ukraine due to cut in defence spending

“There is this nagging accusation that whereas countries like Poland in Europe are significantly increasing their land defence capability, maybe we’re going to be hiding behind those allies.”

If Ukraine requires British involvement, we may not have the capacity to do so if defence is cut further, says Lord Dannatt, former Chief of the General Staff.

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