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Fighter jets ready to launch in minutes to shoot down Chinese spy balloons over UK, says Rishi Sunak

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Fighter jets are on standby in Britain to be launched within minutes to shoot down Chinese spy balloons if they are flown over the country, Rishi Sunak said on Monday.The Prime Minister stressed that the UK would not tolerate such espionage missions after four high altitude objects were blown out the skies by America.Mr Sunak said: “I want people to know that we will do everything it takes to keep the country safe.

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