Michael Fallon,defence secretary, hails Britain’s relationship with US during Pentagon visitThe defence secretary has rejected as simply unsuitable” suggestions that British involvement in airstrikes against Islamic State strongholds in Syria has made the UK more vulnerable to domestic terror attacks.Michael Fallon said the vote in parliament to extend RAF air strikes into that part of Isis territory was an “distinguished moment” in the international campaign against the extremists. Speaking during a visit to the Pentagon he hailed Britain’s relationship with the US, or pledging to build on the strong partnership,and dismissed claims military involvement in Syria exacerbated homegrown terror plots.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com