Streeting unable to confirm cost of new RAF space squadron

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 13:14 · Archive

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting could not confirm the cost of a new military space squadron during a live interview.

Wes Streeting announced the UK's new military space squadron in broadcast studios but was unable to provide the cost during a live LBC interview on 23 September. He expressed frustration at not having the figure to hand.

How it is being reported

• Wes Streeting left ‘kicking himself’ as he admits he doesn’t know cost of UK’s new military space squadronWes Streeting could not confirm the cost of the UK’s new military space squadron during a live interview on LBC on Wednesday (23 September).The Independent · 23 Sept, 12:50
• 'I'm kicking myself': Wes Streeting left red-faced in interview as he admits he doesn't know cost of his new RAF 'space force'Defence Secretary Wes Streeting was trumpeting the announcement in broadcast studios when he drew a blank on the key detail.Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 11:10

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