Tobias Ellwood: We need a bigger British army – our prosperity depends on it

We need a bigger British army – our prosperity depends on it ✒️ Tobias_Ellwood for ipaperviews

With authoritarianism on the rise, international institutions unable to hold errant states to account and a lack of clarity as to what the West believes in, stands for and is willing to defend – there’s no doubt we’ve entered a new era of insecurity. But are we ready?

Firstly, to offer a sober assessment of the current and emerging security threats we may face. Secondly, a stock check of our own defence posture. And finally, what role we seek to play on the international stage – beyond defending our own interests. This logical process helps shape the defence capabilities and the subsequent size and makeup of our armed forces.

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