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Why the UK can ‘no longer rely on the US during a crisis’

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The Independent UK · Mar 27

Britain must ‘move away’ from defence reliance on America, MPs and peers warn

But Parliament’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy said the UK should continue to collaborate with the US.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ means UK can no longer rely on US in time of crisis, Starmer warned

UK urged to build relationships with ‘middle powers’ such as Canada and Australia and prepare for lack of US support

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Head of CPS faces cross-party pressure to explain China spy trial collapse

Stephen Parkinson called on to give ‘fuller explanation’ as MI5 expresses frustration over charges being dropped

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025

Keir Starmer's national security adviser to finally face MPs after repeated requests

Keir Starmer’s national security adviser will answer questions from MPs and peers after eight months of repeated requests for him to do so, it has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

National security adviser will face MPs, minister confirms

The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy has been calling for Jonathan Powell to appear before it since his appointment in November.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

General Election 2024: China and Russia may try to interfere in UK poll - new alert calls for MI5 action

Parliament’s national security strategy committee also warned of growing threat from ‘deep fake’ attacks

Evening Standard · May 24, 2024

UK could be held to ransom by ‘catastrophic’ cyberattacks

Lords and MPs are warning that the UK government isn't doing enough to protect the nation from cyber threats.

TechRadar · Dec 13, 2023