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"Polish and allied aircraft are operating in our airspace, while ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have been brought to the highest state of readiness," Poland's operational command said in a post on X.

"I can clearly say there are no plans for the involvement of Christian in an operational or investment role in the future."

"We do not comment on operational matters, including for example confirming or denying the existence of any such notices," a Home Office spokesperson said.

Speaking to Radio 5 Live at Labour conference, Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden dismissed the idea that security decisions were political, adding it was an operational matter "for the police and the security authorities".

Regional directors have cumulatively closed a similar number of cases in 2025 compared to recent years when both the Board and regional directors were fully operational.