Nato

[Ric.ror]

I understand that, should the Labour Party (with Jeremy Corbyn as leader), win the next election they would withdraw from NATO
What would the reasons and consequences of this be?

[Old_Geezer]

Where did you see that reported ?

It doesn't sound feasible to me.

[mushroom25]

try this O-G, under "D" for Defence.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/labour/11775739/jeremy-corbyn-policies.html

[Old_Geezer]

Oh he's apparently only going to push for it. Like that'd get party support.

[jno]

the French weren't in Nato for years (until 2009). It seems to have given them the freedom to sit out foolish wars if they want to.

[Old_Geezer]

It gives them the freedom to rely on others to uphold the responsibility of acting when needed. One may not agree with every decision but it's necessary to be part of such a force, or else become a freeloader country.

[jno]

they may have decided there's no prospect of a war in or involving France in the foreseeable future, so no need to call on the neighbours for help.

[sevenOP]

Care to give us examples of NATO "acting when needed" Old_Geezer ?

[ichkeria]

Yes Jeremy Corbyn is anti NATO which makes him totally unsuited to leading the Labour Party
Mind you there's a difference between spouting that Britain should leave NATO from the cosy back benches and actually taking the country out of the organisation
That isn't going to happen

[ichkeria]

France WAS in NATO jno. But they had this thing about not being a full military participant. As OG says, not really a credible or honourable position. You're either in or your out

[EDDIE51]

A political party can not 'leave NATO' only a country can. As Labour will not be in power for at least 20 years it's not going to happen.

[EDDIE51]

Also as it is only a very a small section of the Labour party that are against NATO there is no chance even if Labour do win.