Opinion – Owen Paterson: Britain is letting America down over Army cuts – Telegraph – John Gelmini

Papal Swiss Guard in traditional uniforms (detail)

Papal Swiss Guard in traditional uniforms (detail) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

We live in a dangerous world and should be investing more than 2% on defense. Meanwhile, it’s scandalous that foreign aid is ring-fenced.

Owen Paterson and Dr Alf are correct, and Michael Fallon and David Cameron are playing fast-and-loose with our defenses and talking nonsense about the UK’s military capabilities, which if things carry on as they are, will be more akin to that of the Papal Guard.

John Gelmini

Owen Paterson: Britain is letting America down over Army cuts – Telegraph

 

This is a must-read article from the UK’s Telegraph. Check it out!

via Owen Paterson: Britain is letting America down over Army cuts – Telegraph.

With news that France has taken over from the UK as America’s key military ally, it’s good to hear that there are a few real Tories in the UK Conservative Party, who are prepared to fight for greater defense spending.

Thoughts?