
Government Told To Learn From Military Planners' Coronavirus Response
A study, published by Policy Exchange, suggests military planning teams could be used more by the Government in the future.
A study, published by Policy Exchange, suggests military planning teams could be used more by the Government in the future.
The review, billed the biggest of its kind for 30 years, was paused last month due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The announcement comes after some military charities said they have been unable to fundraise because of the lockdown.
Commemorations for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day are in doubt amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Ben Wallace said a plan is in place to protect "vital parts" of UK national security, involving testing and quarantine.
Boris Johnson said his address on Sunday gave just "the shape of a plan" and a 50-page document, published later, will provide more details.
Defence Committee chair, Tobias Ellwood, said "no service personnel should be stuck in a constant state of limbo".
Armed Forces Minister James Heappey also said he expects the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to reopen in "a week or so's time".
Around 1,500 military personnel are helping to carry out coronavirus tests.
Shadow defence secretary John Healey also said military personnel should be given access to coronavirus tests.
The Integrated Review has been described as the biggest of its kind in 30 years.
The Prime Minister, who previously tested positive for COVID-19, was tested again when he left hospital.
The Prime Minister has returned to the ward at St Thomas’ Hospital as his condition improves.
The emergency talks come after the Prime Minister spent a third night in intensive with coronavirus.
The Prime Minister was admitted into intensive care on Monday evening after his health deteriorated.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is deputising for Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he was put into intensive care.