One of those who welcomed the report was former Commanding Officer of the SAS, Richard Williams, who said: “This is the right approach.
“Start with the things we have to do – homeland defence, the Euro-Atlantic, national cohesion – and build from there. It’s good to see a political party prepared to give a strong lead on national security”
Senior Research Fellow at the Changing Character of War Centre at Oxford University Dr Rob Johnson said: “Reform UK are right to say that we can’t go on like this. Few realise the seriousness of the threats we face to our infrastructure, our security, and the integrity of our political and social lives.
“The existing approach, and the system we have used, has failed. No more window dressing and reassuring platitudes.
“We need a fresh look, and we need the delivery of real reform. We need politicians who are prepared to make the tough choices and difficult changes Britain needs to keep us safe. This is an encouraging start.”