"I served on the National Security Council for nine years; six years as Home Secretary and three as Prime Minister. During that time I listened to the expert independent advice from national security advisers. On Saturday, my Rt. Hon friend said 'we must be able to promote those with proven expertise'. Why, then, is the new national security adviser a political appointee with no proven expertise in national security?"
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