Charles Clover

Charles Clover is a Financial Times journalist identified in the interview as its Defence and Security Correspondent. He questions Wes Streeting about defence procurement and closes the interview.

Britain Says Stronger Deterrence Can Reduce the Risk of Wider War

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting argues that Britain should strengthen military readiness to deter escalation while relying on diplomacy to end conflicts. In an interview with the Financial Times, he described the US alliance as central to UK security and said European defence depends on cooperation across Nato, including with Britain, while warning that procurement and industrial policy should not weaken the alliance.

Financial TimesNov 10, 20268 min read