South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson has claimed the world is in its most precarious situation since at the end of the Second World War after being named Shadow Minister of State for Defence.
Mr Anderson was appointed to the position by Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party and His Majesty’s Official Opposition.
He will hold the government to account on the implementation of the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Investment Plan, with a focus on national readiness for potential conflict.
Mr Anderson said: "The world is in its most precarious situation since at the end of the Second World War.
"The UK must be ready today to face the wars of tomorrow, so I am thrilled by the opportunity to serve as a Shadow Minister of State for Defence.
"The Government must get us ready for war, which requires a whole-of-society approach in partnership with industry and backed by firm spending commitments.
"I look forward to working with Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge and the team in holding the Government to account on such an important issue and preparing our nation for all eventualities."
In his new role, Mr Anderson will raise defence questions, lead parliamentary debates, and help shape Conservative policy.
He will also review the readiness of the armed forces.
With more than 30 years of experience in defence and security, Mr Anderson began his career as a rifleman in the Royal Green Jackets and recently completed the Royal College of Defence Studies’ Global Strategy Programme.
He has served on the Defence Committee and will continue to represent the UK on the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, engaging with parliamentarians, defence ministers, and industry from across the NATO Alliance.
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