Streeting praises 'Wargame' docudrama for highlighting UK defence needs
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said a docudrama depicting a Russian attack on Britain helped shape his defence spending review submission, according to the Guardian.
A docudrama titled "Wargame," depicting a Russian attack on Britain led by a fictional pairing of politicians played by Michael Gove and Nicola Sturgeon, has been praised by UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, the Guardian reported.
Streeting said the five-part series, due to air on Sky later in September and advised by former security officials, helped inform his defence spending review submission, according to the report.
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- Wes Streeting praises Wargame docudrama for highlighting UK defence — The Guardian — World
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