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-Soviet policy is a line with public wiches
O international relations, the Labour Government had all along
adopted a limoderation" policy. It advocated reduction of military expenditures.
It wanted to improve Pritain's relations with the Soviet Union and Eastern
European countries. However, though it co-operated with the European Economic
Community (EEC) it was against Britain's joining the "Economic Currency
League".
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Presently, the Soviet Union is flying the flag of "moderation" but
is in fact pursuing its "nasty trade" of invasion and expansion. Its target
the is Europe and has started (its invasion) from Europe's "side-wings"
Middle East and Africa. Meanwhile, she and her satellite countries have
stationed in Europe a much stronger military force than is necessary for mere
defence purposes. On regular forces, Russia already has the upper hand.
On nuclear power she also seems to be one up on the North Atlantic Treaty
Organisations. Faced with the threat of the Soviets, Western European
countries, including Britain, have called for the strengthening of joint
defences against Russia to prevent it from achieving its "expanionist intrigue"
of trying to engulf the whole of Europe in the name of "moderation". The
British Labour Party's foreign policy, in this particular respect, obviously
could not fully satisfy her people's desire (for joint defences against
Russia).
On the other hand, the Conservative Party emphasises that the
threat from the Soviets in the Orient is becoming more serious. It calls
for the strengthening of defence forces and for increased military budget.
It mentions in particular the threat of the Soviets and Cuban; to the Middle
East and Africa, and advocates counter-attack. The party also wants better
co-operation with the EEC and (Britain's) allied friend, the United States.
It wants to establish in Western Europe a "voice" that Britain could
contribute.
This is the strong anti-Soviet stand of Conservative Party
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