Anonymous ID: a98e19 May 8, 2019, 6:33 a.m. No.6444986   🗄️.is đź”—kun   >>5005 >>5016

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/first-naval-officer-to-be-uk-defense-secretary-promises-to-hang-horatio-nelson-portrait-in-her-office

 

…Mordaunt's support for British defense forces has characterized her career. In fact, it was her desire to speak in a defense debate that delayed her first speech in Parliament.

 

As the MP from Portsmouth, home to one of Britain's three naval bases, Mordaunt has a clear view of the importance of military strength.

 

She is expected to emphasize that by pushing NATO allies to meet defense spending requirements. Doing so could earn her favor with President Trump, who has frequently criticized NATO members for failing to meet the 2% of GDP spending goal. Only 7 of 29 members do so…