Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'

Former NATO Secretary-General Lord George Robertson is set to deliver a scathing critique of the UK government's handling of the country's defense budget. In a speech expected to spark controversy, Lord Robertson will reportedly accuse non-military experts in the Treasury of engaging in "vandalism" by cutting defense spending. The comments are likely to fuel ongoing debates about the UK's military capabilities and the impact of austerity measures on national security. Lord Robertson's remarks may also reignite tensions between the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury, with some fearing that the UK's military is being left vulnerable to emerging threats.

Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".