Politics latest: Defence secretary giving statement on plans to make military ‘ten times more lethal’

Which countries pose greatest threat to Britain? By Deborah Haynes, security and defence editor The review described the threat posed by Russia as “immediate and pressing”. It said China, by contrast, is a “sophisticated and persistent challenge”. It pointed to Beijing’s growing missile capability that can reach the UK and said the Chinese military’s nuclear arsenal is expected to double to 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. ‘If you want peace, prepare for war’ The review team warned that the UK has ended the post Cold War era of relative peace and returned to a time of contest, tension, and conflict….