Britain must be ready for war in 1,000 days, Wes Streeting warns
Streeting urged higher defence spending and civilian preparedness as the government warns households to stock food, water and other essentials for emergencies.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warned yesterday that Britain has about 1,000 days to prepare for potential direct war as adversaries' force strength and war economy could enable attacks by 2030.
- Adversaries' willingness to harm Britain is not new, Streeting noted, but their increasing capacity poses a growing threat. Referencing Russian aggression, he added: "To prevent the worst, we have to prepare for it."
- The government's 'Be Ready' campaign urges Britons to stock nine litres of water, three days of food, blankets, cash, a first-aid kit, a torch, and a wind-up FM radio. Prime Minister Andy Burnham advised taking sensible measures without panicking.
- MI5 director general Sir Ken McCallum called earlier this month for a 'whole-of-society effort' to protect national infrastructure, warning that cyber attacks could disable banking services and drones could disrupt flights.
- The period of comparative geopolitical stability following the Cold War has ended, Sir Ken explained, marking a shift into a more contested era. He warned these risks will endure rather than being temporary.
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Britain raises the alarm! Defense Secretary warns of a potential attack in 2030. Citizens are urged to prepare emergency supplies to last 72 hours.
Wes Streeting warns that Russian military capabilities could allow Moscow to attack by 2030,
BRITISH Defense Minister Wes Streeting warns that the country must prepare for war by 2030. The government has launched a campaign urging citizens to stockpile food and water for emergencies.
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting: Britain must be ready for war in “a little over 1,000 days”
Streeting makes clear that the government’s new “Be Ready” guidance is really about war, as tensions with Russia are dialled up. The message is: if war starts, fend for yourself.
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