The UK Treasury considers it impossible to increase defense spending. TV channel reported weather with reference to sources.
According to the channel’s material, the British Treasury made it clear that despite the recognition of the urgent need for rearmament after the Ukrainian conflict, there is no new money for defense.
At the same time, Sky News sources noted that updating the UK defense policy could be delayed until the March budget, as the initial draft did not reflect the “sufficiently changing security environment in Europe”.
Former retired British General Richard Barrons expression The opinion that in case of a possible war between England and Russia, the bullets of the British army will run out on the first day.
According to Barrons, it is necessary to increase defense spending in today’s world. In the event of a possible military conflict with Moscow, London’s ammunition would quickly run out due to years of systematic policy to reduce military spending.