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Labour Defence & Security Network @labourdefence.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The "Putin Tax" already costs the UK £2.5bn a year, and hostile states carry out 75% of significant cyber attacks on our critical infrastructure. LDSN backs @graemedowniemp.bsky.social's call for Government to publish these costs every year. Our deterrence is our people, so be honest with them.

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Russian hostile activity costs UK up to £2.5bn a year, report warns

Labour MP Graeme Downie’s research highlights lack of consistent framework for measuring economic impact of Moscow-backed hybrid warfare

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Labour Defence & Security Network @labourdefence.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you to our panel: Clive Lewis MP @willstonemp.bsky.social Jed Ellis, Unite Stephanie Ayres, UKspace Chris Hague, Make UK Defence Parliament, unions and industry in one room, on Labour terms! We look forward to meeting many more people on this topic and debate in the future!

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Labour Defence & Security Network @labourdefence.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This week we formally launched in Parliament, alongside our first pamphlet, Defending Britain, Defending Values 🌹 Thank you to UKspace for supporting its publication, and to everyone who joined us. Get involved: labourdefence.org.uk 🧵

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Labour Defence & Security Network @labourdefence.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

You'd currently learn more about what Labour thinks on defence from the Telegraph than from Labour members. That should trouble the party. Proud to have published this with Labourlist from Co-Chairs - @philippelefevre.bsky.social and @alessandrabarrow.bsky.social

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