Brexit has been by far the greatest threat to our national security. No economic growth means we canβt afford, staff or supply our armed forces.
When people ask me for advice on standing for election, the first thing I say is βDonβt do it unless you have a purpose. If you think being an MP will be fun, youβll soon be disabused. But if are working towards a goal, youβll be able to shrug off all the insults and inconveniences.β
Al Carns is a good example of someone who has gone into politics with a purpose. You donβt lightly step away from commanding the SBS or turn down a senior one-star field appointment. His purpose is plain enough: he wants to reverse the decades-long downgrading of our Armed Forces.
Some MPs will respect his integrity; others will resent the mirror that he holds up to their own motives. Weβll find out soon enough which response is more common.