Two years into the Brexit process and UK politicians still haven't clocked that this kind of rhetoric is entirely counter-productive. Plays well in the UK and very badly in EU member states
Short of withdrawing from NATO and halting exchange of intelligence information the UK has no leverage in defence terms when it comes to Brexit talks.
As long as Brexiters oppose any UK assistance to or participation in European defence integration the UK has no "security card"
As long as Brexiters oppose any UK assistance to or participation in European defence integration the UK has no "security card"
There is also something a little absurd in a government that has cut defence funding year after year turning around and claiming the UK has a "security card" when it comes to Brexit.
The EU27 are entirely aware of the state of Britain's armed forces
The EU27 are entirely aware of the state of Britain's armed forces
