The warning comes alongside the government’s “Be Ready” campaign, which advises households to keep three days’ worth of food and water, along with emergency essentials.
\n\nBritain must be prepared to fight and win a potential war within just over 1,000 days, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned, saying hostile powers could develop the military strength to attack the United Kingdom by 2030. Writing in The Telegraph, Streeting said the threat facing Britain had evolved as its adversaries expanded their military capabilities and war economies. He warned that the country had a limited window to strengthen its defences and prepare alongside its allies.
\n\n“Our adversaries’ willingness to harm us is not new. What has changed is their capacity. By 2030 their force strength and war economy could put them in a position to attack,” Streeting wrote. “That gives us a little over 1,000 days to complete our mission: to be ready with our allies to fight and win.”
\n\nThe defence secretary also stressed the importance of preparing to deter a potential attack, saying, “To prevent the worst, we have to prepare for it.” His warning comes as the government urges households and businesses to strengthen their preparedness for emergencies that could…
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