What is the most serious threat facing Britain?

Russia is now the third most serious threat to Britain with only al-Qa’eda and Iran posing a bigger risk, according to security sources. How much of a threat does Russia pose to Britain? MI5 fears that Britain has been swamped with spies since the breakdown of relations over the poisoning of the former KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko. China is also thought to have poured dozens of agents into Britain, largely targeting industrial espionage. What is the most serious threat facing Britain? How worried are you about the threats posed by Russia and China? Are the security services right to concentrate on terrorist threats which are more likely to result in mass casualties? Do Britain’s counter-intelligence agents simply need more resources? What can the Government do to improve relations with Russia? Should we be reassured by... [read full story]