National security is the cornerstone on which all successful economies are built. It is the protective layer around both our society and our economy, and it is what enables economic activity to thrive, says Brandon Lewis

The UK is facing the greatest threat to its national security in the past 30 years. There are Russian war ships probing our waters, Chinese spies attempting to infiltrate parliament, and unknown drone pilots terrorising our allies’ critical infrastructure. Even the heads of our own intelligence and armed forces publicly acknowledge that the world is more dangerous than it has been for decades.

Reading these stories is of course a cause for concern, but I take comfort in knowing the ability of our national security agencies is second to none. We read about these threats precisely because MI5, MI6, and other agencies’ preventative work keeps both British people and British businesses safe.

National security is the cornerstone on which all successful economies are built. It is the protective layer around both our society and our economy, and it is what enables economic activity to thrive.

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