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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Independent and Lauren MacDougall

Voices: As former MI6 chief says the UK must be ready for war – should Britain bring back national service?

The former head of MI6 has warned that Britain is no longer prepared for war and must urgently rebuild its military capabilities – including possibly reintroducing some form of national service.

Speaking on The Independent’s debut episode of The Conversation, Sir Alex Younger said the UK has “largely dismantled” its military and industrial base, leaving it vulnerable in the face of escalating global threats, especially from Russia.

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