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I would say this, but this is one of the most fascinating, sobering and deeply thoughtful conversations I have ever had. Do listen to former Cabinet Secretary Sir Simon Case's interview with Patrick and I, on Episode 1 of The General and The Journalist podfollow.com/the-general-an…

The former cabinet secretary says the UK has to protect itself against today’s ‘dictators and autocrats’ ⬇️ thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

They know just what Trump buttons to press...

I can't recommend more reading Fraser Nelson's brilliant substack on the just as brilliant Isabel Hardman, as she files her final Evening Blend tonight. Sensitive, powerful and 100% spot on about an exceptional colleague who really has moved the dial frasernelson.substack.com/p/isabel-hardm…

Tom Newton Dunn Isabel Hardman the link works, but X makes sure SS links get minimal traffic. I've tried to code a workaround: isabelhardman.glitch.me

“The U.S. won World War II in part by producing more of everything - from bullets to food - than its enemies. Today, the country that can make the most of almost everything is China…” A sobering read ahead of the UK’s own defence review on Monday wsj.com/world/america-…

Exclusive w/ Tom Newton Dunn UK government is seeking to purchase fighter jets capable of launching tactical nuclear weapons Talks with the Pentagon have taken place and PM backing move Would represent biggest development in deterrent since the Cold War thetimes.com/uk/defence/art…

Seems two fairly unnecessary UQs granted will mean the SDR statement wont happen until nearer 5pm. Did we really need a UQ on making government announcements outside the Commons and...erm...one on the nuclear deterrent when it's likely to come up in the SDR?

Ukraine’s drones that attacked Russia‘s strategic fleet cost around $1000 . The SBU said they deployed ~160 drones. So the total cost was -$160000 (not counting trucks, logistics and operatives risking their lives). The effect: billions and billions of dollars lost for Russia.

Of all the 46,000 words in today's SDR, these very diplomatic ones from the 3 independent authors' foreword are the most important, plus stark. Their real meaning: 1. Our entire overhaul is based on 3% happening, not just an ambition 2. The deteriorating world means we may

Strategic defence review is a glorified think tank report thetimes.com/comment/the-ti…

“If you are Putin reading this strategic defence review, what would you be thinking?” “I would be thinking the government isn’t serious yet.” Former head of the army General Sir Patrick Sanders says he’s “really worried” the government isn’t acting fast enough on defence.