Book Description

The United Kingdom is the only major country in the world today which is simultaneously going to meet the NATO target of spending 2% of our GDP on defence and the UN target of spending 0.7% of our GNI on development, while also increasing investment in our security and intelligence agencies and in counter-terrorism. In ensuring our national security, we will also protect our economic security. As a trading nation with the world's fifth biggest economy, we depend on stability and order in the world. This document sets out our National Security Strategy for the coming five years, and how it will be implemented. Over the course of this Parliament priorities are to deter state-based threats, tackle terrorism, remain a world leader in cyber security and ensure the capability to respond rapidly to crises as they emerge. Firstly, by continuing to ensure that Britain's Armed Forces are able to deal with modern and evolving threats. Secondly, by ensuring our security and intelligence agencies have the resources and information they need to prevent and disrupt plots against this country at every stage. So an additional £2.5 billion will be invested, including employing over 1,900 additional staff and strengthening our network of counter-terrorism experts. Investment in counter-terrorism police will be increased and spending on aviation security around the world will be more than doubled. Thirdly, by using our outstanding Diplomatic Service to promote our interests and project our influence overseas. Fourthly, by working hand in glove with our allies