Former Head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove has said that he is "worried about aspects of this new government" - especially "when it comes to national security".
In an Interview with Camilla Tominey from GB News Mr Dearlove said:
Look. I'm deeply worried about aspects of this new government, particularly when it comes to national security, and these are ultimately issues of national security.
Well, I think what I'm really concerned about is the defense budget. We're, you know, we're in a state of international crisis.
We have a defense review, but there's no urgency at all on the government's part. We've just seen them cut various military equipment to make a saving. They're saying it's outdated. But you don't do that when you are threatened by probably the worst security situation in Europe.
Look, for someone like me, I mean, this may upset a lot of people. This is as important, perhaps more important than the National Health Service. It should be absolutely at the top of the government's priorities, and it isn't. And, I mean, this also bleeds into our energy policy and because that's a vital part of national security, and you've got Ed Miliband following a completely crazy energy policy. I mean, mad energy policy.
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