Army Chief: UK Faces a 'Frank Conversation' over Threat of War.
- On Friday, General Sir Roly Walker told 700 soldiers at Catterick Garrison that the nation faces a "very dangerous time," warning that political leaders must soon initiate a "frank conversation" with citizens about necessary defence sacrifices.
- Britain faces the "greatest war risk of a lifetime" amid growing threats from Russia against the West, requiring citizens to "consent to sacrifices to prioritise defence and security" as the "business of soldiering" returns to public consciousness.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting told the Labour conference last month that funding the military involves "choices and trade-offs," while Chancellor John Healey faces pressure to close a £5bn gap in planned defence spending ahead of his budget this month.
- Polling suggests that up to half of the population would not fight under any circumstances, though half support increased defence spending; Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton warned that future resilience requires involvement from civil society and emergency services.
- Ahead of the October 28 budget, Conservatives are urging an increase in defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2030, as officials emphasize that Britons must be prepared to "play a part" in national security.
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UK army chief warns Britons they must make ‘sacrifices' as country prepares for possible war
Britain's army chief has warned that ordinary citizens will soon be asked to make sacrifices for national defence, telling hundreds of soldiers that the country may need them to fight a war.General Sir Roly Walker delivered the warning...
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A British general has stated that "very soon there will be a frank conversation with citizens, and they will try to convince them that sacrifices must be made for the sake of defense"You didn't know this, but our country will need you. There was a...
GENERAL Sir Roly Walker announced that every citizen would be required to make certain sacrifices and assume his role in the defense of the country.
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The Independent (US)Army chief warns Britons will have to make ‘sacrifices’ to prepare for war
Sir Roly Walker’s blunt comments come as Russia escalates its aggression against the West
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Great Yorkshire RadioThe head of the army says the UK's political leaders are about to start a "frank conversation" with the public about the need to prepare for war.
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