UK told to prepare for 'worst case' without US defence

A British parliamentary committee has warned that UK and NATO allies in Europe must prepare to defend themselves without U.S. support in a potential crisis. The influential group of peers and MPs characterized this as a "worst case scenario," signaling concern about the reliability of American security commitments to the alliance. The warning reflects growing anxiety among European NATO members about potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy and defense strategy. The committee's position suggests Britain and its European partners should bolster independent military capabilities and defense coordination. This comes as NATO members reassess defense spending and strategic planning amid uncertainty about long-term American involvement in European security.