Jane Kinninmont, the ELN Impact Director, commented on the recent announcement that the UK will have its largest military spending boost in 30 years in 2021. She noted that the proposal has already received criticism, highlighting the problematic placement of British submarines in Scotland. The whole recording (in Slovak) can be found here.
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| 1 December 2020
ELN Impact Director Jane Kinninmont interviewed by Radio and Television of Slovakia
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