Former armed forces minister James Heappey calls for The West to “tool up,” to face the “most profound challenge” it has faced since the 1960s.

Rt Hon James Heappey MP | @EdVaizey

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Sat down with Deborah Haynes for long chat on all I’ve been doing for last few years as MinAF. We’ve got to keep pushing boundaries of our support for Ukraine. We’ve got to fund defence better with 2.5% of GDP now & 3% by 2030. And we’ve got to improve our strategic resilience.

As Queen Elizabeth II said: 'Long live the difference, but long live the Entente Cordiale.'

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Sunday Telegraph’s editorial on readiness and resilience is outstanding. A must read. telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2024/0…

NATO’s 75th … a Foreign Ministers’ meeting … and what needs to happen next

Thanks to PM, econ has turned corner -he shd back himself that conditions are now right for 2.5% GDP on Defence. Our Armed Forces urgently need it.

Mil can’t grow without signal to industry to build factories. So 3% shd be clear commitment in nxt 5yrs.

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What wonderful news. Leo Docherty MP brings so much experience from his previous time in MoD & recently as FCDO Minister for Europe where he’s done so much to maintain consensus amongst European allies over Ukraine & Russia.

A fantastic appointment.

Some news from me: A painful decision but the next election is the time for me to step away from politics, prioritise my family and pursue a new career.

I’ll forever be grateful for the incredible opportunity to serve this amazing constituency in Westminster.

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