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Britons Fear WW3, Criticize Defense Handling

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A recent poll reveals growing fears among Britons that World War Three could erupt within the next decade, with 53% believing its likely or very likely Britain will be drawn into a global conflict. The survey also found 56% disapprove of the governments handling of defense issues, and over half of respondents lack confidence in the armed forces ability to protect the country during war. Public opinion varies by party, with Reform UK supporters expressing the least confidence. Experts warn that these fears are justified, citing strained military forces facing threats from powers like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. They suggest tough choices ahead, such as reallocating funds from welfare and infrastructure to defense, as the US may not intervene. These concerns arise amidst defense budget cuts and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and with Iran, leaving many to question if leaders are addressing the bigger picture.

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Britons Fear WW3, Criticize Defense Handling

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Britons Fear WW3, Criticize Defense Handling. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 14th, a recent poll shows most Britons now fear World War 3 could start within the next 5 to 10 years. 53% say it's likely, or very likely, Britain will get pulled into a global conflict of 12 points from last year. That same survey found 56% believe the government is mishandling defense issues, a jump of 11 points. Meanwhile, over half of respondents have little or no confidence in the armed forces ability to protect the country during a war. Puppet views differ by party, with reform UK supporters at just 22% confidence compared to 34% for conservatives and 44% for labor backers. Experts like retired General Sir Richard Barons and Colonel Philip Ingram warn the fears are real pointing to shrunken and strained military forces, facing threats from powers like China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. They argue tough choices ahead, like shifting funds from welfare and infrastructure to defense, since the United States may not step in.

These worries come amid defense budget cuts and ongoing fights in Ukraine and with Iran, leaving many to wonder if leaders are seeing the bigger. Picture

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