
Sleeper Cell Fears, Migrant Deal Chaos & UK Energy Security Crisis
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Is Britain safe? Fears over national security are growing following reports of a potential Iranian sleeper cell operating in the UK, raising urgent questions about extremism, intelligence failures and the country’s ability to respond to emerging threats. Barak Seener from the Henry Jackson Society assesses the risk of sleeper cells, hostile state activity and what it means for Britain’s internal security.
Investigative journalist David Shipley joins to discuss the latest on the small boats crisis, as the UK’s migrant deal with France is delayed amid demands for tougher terms and how migration policy intersects with wider national security concerns.
We also examine the escalating energy crisis, with warnings Britain is becoming increasingly reliant on foreign gas following North Sea shutdowns. Energy analyst Kathryn Porter reacts to the political battle over Net Zero, as Ed Miliband faces accusations of “fanaticism” and pressure grows to ramp up domestic oil and gas production.
And with Donald Trump weighing in on the Iran conflict and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, we ask what it all means for UK security, energy prices and global stability.
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