"Robertson has publicly aired his frustration at the government's failure to come forward with its 10-year spending plans for defence following publication of the SDR last June."
"Hill said that Robertson was basically just trying to say, we need to have more movement now. If you get that sense of urgency then action will follow but we don't have the sense of urgency, which is kind of bizarre really given everything that's happening."
"Diane Abbott accused Robertson of putting guns before butter, adding that Labour would lose votes to the Greens if Starmer followed the peer's advice."
Fiona Hill and George Robertson criticize Keir Starmer's leadership regarding military policy, emphasizing a bizarre lack of urgency in defence planning. Robertson expresses frustration over the government's delay in presenting 10-year defence spending plans. He warns against non-military experts in the Treasury and suggests that public spending cuts may be necessary for defence funding. Diane Abbott counters this by arguing against prioritizing military spending over welfare. Hill supports Robertson's call for urgent action, noting the absence of resolute leadership amid current global tensions.
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