19 February 2010

Second Falklands War Brewing?

As the 25th anniversary of the first Falklands War nears, Gordon Brown stakes a strong claim to retaining them, now that Argentina is rattling the sabres again.

The UK has made "all the preparations that are necessary" to protect the Falkland Islands, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.
Argentina has brought in controls on ships passing through its waters to the islands over UK plans to drill for oil.
Shadow foreign secretary William Hague told the BBC the Royal Navy's presence in the region should be increased.
The Ministry of Defence has denied reports a naval taskforce is on its way to the Falklands.
The Sun newspaper reported up to three ships were to join the islands' regular patrol vessel.
BBC defence correspondent Caroline Wyatt understands the destroyer HMS York and the oil supply tanker RFA Wave Ruler are in the area, as well as HMS Clyde, which is permanently based there.
However, the MoD said Britain already had a permanent naval presence in the South Atlantic as well as more than a thousand military personnel on the islands.


By: Widow 6-7

1 comment:

JC said...

Argentina is rattling the sabres again?

Argentina just repudiated the British intent of exploring oil resources down there. There is no sabre rattling in Argentina, because there are no sabres left.