“We understand it perfectly, and that is why—<em>[</em><em>Interruption.</em><em>]</em> Yes, we do. That is why the Prime Minister is leaving and so is his Chancellor. Labour Members are laughing and pretending, but if he was doing such a fabulous job, why did he resign? Defence of the realm is the first duty of Government. <em>[</em><em>Interruption.</em><em>]</em> Yes, it is the first duty of Government. I do not need to read again what General Sir Richard Barrons or Lord Richard Dannatt sai”
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