House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy
26 February 2020 · Prime Minister
Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government is initiating a comprehensive review of security, defence, development, and foreign policy to redefine strategic aims and approaches for the next decade.
- The Integrated Review will define long-term strategic aims, examine collaboration with allies, determine necessary capabilities, propose reforms, and outline implementation plans.
- The Government is committed to maintaining current spending commitments on defence, international development, and nuclear deterrence.
Issue summary
The Government is initiating a comprehensive review of security, defence, development, and foreign policy to redefine strategic aims and approaches for the next decade.
Action requested
The Integrated Review will define long-term strategic aims, examine collaboration with allies, determine necessary capabilities, propose reforms, outline implementation plans, and ensure consultation beyond Whitehall. The Government is committed to maintaining current spending commitments on defence, international development, and nuclear deterrence.
Key facts
- Biggest review since the end of the Cold War.
- Goals include problem-solving and burden-sharing with allies.
- Maintaining commitment to exceed NATO's 2% GDP on Defence.
- Committing 0.7% GNI to international development.
- Keeping nuclear deterrent intact.
- Cross-Whitehall team in Cabinet Secretariat and taskforce in No10 will report to Prime Minister and National Security Council.