# Nigel Farage and Reform UK finally have a chance to show willingness to lead on defence

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nigel-farage-and-reform-uk-finally-have-a-chance-to-show-willingness-to-lead-on-defence/
- Published: 2026-11-06T06:00:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T06:18:43+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/opinion/reform-defence-military-britain-spokesman
- Topics: Europe, Government, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Reform UK is urged to set out a clear defence policy.
- The article calls for support for Ukraine and higher defence spending.
- It says Britain needs stronger forces and readiness for modern warfare.

## Summary

The article argues that Nigel Farage and Reform UK should use the appointment of defence spokesman Angus MacIntyre to set out a clear defence policy. It says the party has avoided firm positions on Ukraine and Donald Trump’s defence decisions, and urges it to state unequivocal support for Ukraine and explain how Britain should help it resist Russia.

The author calls for Reform to commit to raising defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP, with a timetable and a clear account of what the spending would cover. They also want the party to endorse the recent Strategic Defence Review, support Nato and the UK’s nuclear deterrent, and explain how it would rebuild conventional forces and prepare for high-intensity and hybrid warfare. The article stresses the need for sufficient ships, submarines, aircraft, land forces, trained personnel and logistics.

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