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Can I ask who you think the UK needs to defend itself from?
I'm American, and our politicians talk constantly about needing to defend ourselves, but I find that they actually usually mean we need to be aggressive and pick fights the world over. As a result of this, I don't trust my government when they say we need to defend ourselves.
But I recognize the US is actually not the same as the UK, so that's why I'm asking you: is there a credible threat to the UK that is worth making plans against, including a larger and more well-equipped military? And if so, who from?
Russia is already waging a war against Europe. Who knows how far they would go if European militaries didn't exist to deter them.
Do you really, truly, in your heart-of-hearts believe that Russia is a military danger to the UK?
That's like asking if I believe that ricin is a danger to humans