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THE head of Britain’s army was accused of “alarmism” today after he warned of dreamed-up military threats from Russia.
General Sir Nick Carter claimed that Russia was “building an increasingly aggressive and expeditionary force” that Britain would already struggle to match.
He said Russia had carried out “simulated attacks” in northern Europe last year, and that the “long-range strike capability” of its armed forces had been demonstrated in Syria.
SOPHIE BOLT argues that spending more on military will harm rather than benefit Britain by diverting vital resources away from essential public services
We need a government that invests in saving lives not destroying them, argues SOPHIE BOLT
The defence secretary’s resignation reveals not a split over principle but a dispute over pace of military spending, as Britain’s political Establishment unites behind deeper Nato commitments, argues NICK WRIGHT