Streeting says UK has until 2030 to prepare for war

WorldPolitics
25 Oct 2026 • 7:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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Streeting says UK has until 2030 to prepare for war

  • Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that Britain must be ready to defend itself against potential attacks from adversaries by 2030, giving the nation just over 1,000 days to prepare.
  • The warning coincides with the government's Be Ready campaign, which urges citizens to prepare for state-sponsored terrorism, cyber attacks, or weather emergencies.
  • Households are being asked to stock up on nine litres of bottled water, three days' worth of food, cash, blankets, torches, and first-aid kits to build national resilience.
  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham supported the campaign, describing the emergency preparations as sensible measures rather than cause for panic.
  • MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum warned that threats to critical infrastructure will endure, saying that the post-Cold War era of geopolitical stability has officially ended.

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