Johnson to launch largest review of Britain’s standing in the world

THE PRIME Minister has announced he will bring together a wide range of foreign policy and national security experts both from inside and outside the Government to produce a review of the UK’s standing in the world.

Boris Johnson has committed to hold the largest review of the

UK’s foreign, defence, security and development policy since the end of the Cold War, covering all aspects of the UK’s place in the world, from the role of its diplomatic service and approach to development to the capabilities of the Armed Forces and security agencies.

It will be policy-led and will go beyond the parameters of a traditional review by considering the global opportunities and challenges which the UK faces and determining how the whole of government can be structured, equipped and mobilised to meet them.

Mr Johnson said: “I am determined to lead a Government that delivers for our people – both at home and abroad. The UK’s institutions, expertise, leadership and values are renowned around the world.

“But we cannot rest on our laurels. We must do more to adapt.

We will be judged by how we respond to the opportunities ahead.

“As the world changes we must move with it – harnessing new technologies and ways of thinking to ensure British foreign policy is rooted firmly in our national interests, now and in the decades ahead.”

The Integrated Review will report to the Prime Minister, who will be supported by a crossWhitehall team in the Cabinet Office and a small team in Downing Street.

Departments across Whitehall will be involved, with a report due to be published later this year.