@Chrono after thinking about it, there is another major reason why Boris would not send the British military over to the Middle East if any conflict between the US and Iran were to arise.
Boris currently requires the military on standby in case of any potential large scale civil unrest within the UK. Ten years of Tory austerity has decimated the police forces. Even his recent major recruitment drive will only at most restore police numbers at just under pre-Tory levels and they are yet to actually be fully trained.
Regarding England, it has only been about eight years since the London Riots and those riots occured during a time when the country was nowhere near as divided as it currently is. Depending on how badly Brexit turns out, both sides in England might riot.
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland has always been a hotspot. The republicans are on the rise there and depending on the results of the potential upcoming Stormont elections, the republicans could very well push for a Border Poll which in turn will set the DUP off. Likewise, depending on where the post Brexit border will be placed (either a land border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland or a sea border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK) then someone in Stormont will be most displeased.
Scotland’s independence movement has become rejuvenated after the last election. That is another potential powder keg that could blow up if Johnson denies or disrespects the Scots too much.
So yes, Johnson will definitely require the military on standby right now for the home front, especially if the Troubles restart in Northern Ireland.
Boris currently requires the military on standby in case of any potential large scale civil unrest within the UK. Ten years of Tory austerity has decimated the police forces. Even his recent major recruitment drive will only at most restore police numbers at just under pre-Tory levels and they are yet to actually be fully trained.
Regarding England, it has only been about eight years since the London Riots and those riots occured during a time when the country was nowhere near as divided as it currently is. Depending on how badly Brexit turns out, both sides in England might riot.
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland has always been a hotspot. The republicans are on the rise there and depending on the results of the potential upcoming Stormont elections, the republicans could very well push for a Border Poll which in turn will set the DUP off. Likewise, depending on where the post Brexit border will be placed (either a land border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland or a sea border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK) then someone in Stormont will be most displeased.
Scotland’s independence movement has become rejuvenated after the last election. That is another potential powder keg that could blow up if Johnson denies or disrespects the Scots too much.
So yes, Johnson will definitely require the military on standby right now for the home front, especially if the Troubles restart in Northern Ireland.
Wtf 