Every Labour government has a minister who advocates building up defence and a minister who advocates gutting its budget. John Healey’s innovation is in being both ministers at once.
Stephen Daisley is a columnist at the Scottish Daily Mail and a regular contributor to The Spectator. He covers a range of topics including government and politics, culture and society, and world affairs, with a focus on elections, public policy, and cultural movements. His work has been featured in notable publications such as The Critic Magazine, The Spectator World, and The Telegraph.