UK defence capability under scrutiny as ex-ministers warn of unpreparedness for war
• Ex-UK defence ministers issued warning that country is unprepared for war; deputy PM Dowden said they're wrong • Outgoing minister Heappey said UK failing on "whole of nation" war preparation • Defence secretary Wallace agreed with Heappey's criticism that some in government rely on hopes threats "will go away" • Heappey urged more focus on strategic resilience - securing food, energy, boosting defence spending • PM Sunak facing pressure to increase defence spending from current levels