‘Britain’s deployment is not to be provocative,’ says defence sec as UK sends aircraft carrier and other warships towards China


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‘Britain’s deployment is not to be provocative,’ says defence sec as UK sends aircraft carrier and other warships towards China ‘Britain’s WORLD 12 Speaking on Monday, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told Sky News the deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth , on its first operational deployment, would be positive for diplomacy and would not provoke conflict. “When our carrier strike group sets sail next month, it will be flying the flag for Global Britain, projecting our influence, signalling our power, engaging with our friends and reaffirming our commitment to addressing the security challenges of today and tomorrow,” he stated. Questioned as...