Streeting and Swinney dispute whether Scotland is adequately protected

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 15:59 · Updated 16:52

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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting rejected First Minister John Swinney’s claim that the UK Government is failing to keep Scotland secure. The reports present Swinney’s warning and Streeting’s defence of the UK’s military capabilities and nuclear deterrent.

John Swinney has said the UK Government is failing to keep Scotland secure and that the country is being left defenceless.
Wes Streeting called Swinney’s remarks irresponsible and unfounded, citing the deployment of HMS Prince of Wales in a Nato operation in the North Atlantic.
Streeting argued that the UK’s nuclear deterrent is important to Nato and said the government is increasing defence spending, with plans to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2035.

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Key facts

Speakers: John Swinney, Scotland’s First Minister, and Wes Streeting, Defence Secretary.
HMS Prince of Wales: Streeting cited its deployment in a Nato operation in the North Atlantic.
Defence spending plan: Streeting said the plan is to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
Nuclear weapons: The report says the SNP has long opposed such weapons.