Wes Streeting praises Wargame TV series for highlighting UK defence needs
Summary
A new five-part TV docudrama called The Wargame shows a fictional Russian attack on Britain. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting praised the show for highlighting the need to increase the UK’s military spending and prepare better for national emergencies.Key Facts
- The Wargame depicts a Russian attack on the UK, featuring Michael Gove as prime minister and Nicola Sturgeon as his deputy.
- The show includes former politicians and advisors, aiming to highlight weaknesses in the UK’s military.
- Wes Streeting called the show like a “spending review submission” for UK defence budget planning.
- UK defence spending is set to rise by about £30 billion by 2035, partly influenced by President Trump’s push for NATO allies to increase defence budgets.
- The programme is based on a Sky News podcast and aims to help the public understand defence threats and priorities.
- Recent Russian military actions near the UK make the show more relevant.
- Michael Gove expressed surprise at how limited Britain’s missile defence was during the show’s production.
- The show will air on Sky One starting 21 September.
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