General Sir Richard Shirreff said it was vital for the UK to 'spend now' to avoid 'catastrophic costs' in bloodshed further down the line.

Former Nato chief General Sir Richard Shirreff said the country could suffer 'catastrophic costs' unless the Government moves to shore up our defences immediately.

General Sir Richard Shirreff said it was vital for the UK to 'spend now' to avoid 'catastrophic costs' in bloodshed further down the line.