Has the PM read any history?

By johnredwood on February 15, 2026

The PM yesterday argued from history that the UK only has security when it is bound to Europe. Which book said that? Did he read the chapter about the Italian/Roman invasion and the slavery that followed? The chapter about the Viking raiders and colonisers who seized lands and riches? The chapter about the Norman/French invasion, the theft of English lands and the putting into serfdom? The chapter about the huge seaborn invasion by the Spanish Armada which we fought off? The chapter about the planned German invasion of 1940 and the battle of Britain? The chapter about Spain backing Argentina in taking by violence the Falkland islands and now seeking to take over Gibraltar? The threats, invasions and conquests have always come from Europe. The UK has often had to fight alone to defend herself. Instead of making empty promises abroad, the PM needs to rebuild our defence at home. The seas are our moat, but they need reinforcing with an Iron dome, a rebuilt weapons supply industry and stronger armed forces.