It is not whether an independent Scotland could go it alone and develop its own defence forces - of course it could - but what sort of forces would they be? Philip Hammond defencedevelopforce Change image and share on social
Disruption to the flow of oil through the Straits of Hormuz would threaten regional and global economic growth. Any attempt by Iran to close the Straits would be illegal and unsuccessful. Philip Hammond attemptclosedisruption Change image and share on social
We will build in Britain a cyber strike capability so we can strike back in cyber space against enemies who attack us, putting cyber alongside land, sea, air and space as a mainstream military activity. Philip Hammond activityairalongside share on social
Historically, Heathrow has been something of a joke, outweighed by its excellent connections. We have to aspire to having an airport at Heathrow with two runways which is a world-class airport. It's a big challenge. Philip Hammond airportaspirebig share on social
Let me be absolutely clear: I think it is defeatist to sort of say we want to leave the European Union. We're going to try and change the rules and change the way it works and change the objectives that it has in order to make it something that works for Britain. Philip Hammond absolutelybritainchange share on social
Cyber weapons provide the tantalising possibility of being able to cripple the enemy without inflicting lasting damage on them. Philip Hammond cripplecyberdamage Change image and share on social
I remember the day after the general election when Harold Wilson had lost, I remember quite clearly cycling from my house in Hutton along Long Ridings and feeling what a relief to live in a country with a Tory government again. Philip Hammond countrycycleday share on social
You shouldn't send people out to do a job which you cannot afford to equip them to do. Philip Hammond affordequipjob Change image and share on social
The great western error about the Taliban is to assume homogeneity. Philip Hammond assumeerrorgreat Change image and share on social
Britain is one of the world's most open economies. More dependent on trade than any other major country. Our success depends on our competitiveness and our competitiveness depends on raising our productivity, as our competitors are raising theirs. Philip Hammond britaincompetitivenesscompetitor share on social
