Labour party members, including MP James Murray and John Healey, have announced plans to enhance Britain's defense capabilities if they come into power. This includes establishing a full-functioning military strategic headquarters within the Ministry of Defence, giving more power to the Chief of the Defence Staff over service chiefs and investment decisions, and appointing a National Armaments Director to ensure the military is well-equipped. The aim is to strengthen the country's defense and align military authority and accountability.
Looks like @JohnHealey_MP has been listening to @edwardstrngr. "We will establish a full-functioning Military Strategic Headquarters within the MoD...Our purpose is to create a stronger defence centre." https://t.co/nLMY9TTxRY (Compare: https://t.co/JeEiCA9O8F, p22) https://t.co/sXEUvf4rjI
Labour will establish a full-functioning Military Strategic Headquarters within the MoD to restore Britain’s military readiness, and a National Armaments Director to ensure our Forces have the kit they need to fight. https://t.co/uz77Nrab0R
NEW: Labour wd create a ‘full-functioning’ military strategic HQ within MoD, shadow defence sec announces John Healey tells @Policy_Exchange that CDS wd hv beefed up powers over service chiefs & investment decisions Plan wd ‘better align military authority & accountability’
John Healey, Labour shad def sec, says if party gets into power they will "establish a full functioning military HQ within MOD". Says this will mark "major change" as Labours seeks "to develop & draw on the best civilian and military minds to help ministers lead the department"
📺 With threats increasing, @JohnHealey_MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, will outline @UKLabour's plan for Britain’s defence. https://t.co/pSQVxxwder
"The first duty of any government is to keep people safe." MP James Murray says Labour will support Britain's armed forces when in power, launching a strategy defence and security review on "day one in a new government". #TalkTV https://t.co/dYkT7Xgh3h