- A new Ipsos poll has revealed that nearly half of Britons (48 per cent) say they would not fight for their country under any circumstances, with only 36 per cent willing to take up arms and the remainder saying they do not know.
- The findings come amid growing security concerns, following warnings from Nato commanders that the alliance is prepared for potential Russian military aggression.
- While 51 per cent of the public support increasing UK defence spending, 44 per cent oppose higher personal taxes or cuts to public services to fund it.
- Half of those surveyed believe the UK should focus on developing a closer defence partnership with the EU.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said that British military spending must account for the threat of a Russian attack on Nato allies.
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