Britain's Defence Readiness Bill, designed to put UK industries on a war footing, has been delayed until 2027 despite the army being at its smallest since the Napoleonic Wars and growing geopolitical threats.
PM Keir Starmer warned MPs against assuming the Iran war will end quickly, stressing it is 'not our war' while the UK quietly ramps up its military posture in the region.
UK Housing Secretary Steve Reed insists there is no assessment Iran could strike London, following an IDF claim and Iran's attempted missile strike on Diego Garcia at nearly double its previously stated range.