Plan for new £9m Whitehall 'situation room' criticised

Confirmation of project follows other expensive revamps that have drawn ire after 1% NHS pay offer

The government has earmarked more than £9m for creating a US-style “situation room” at Whitehall amid a series of expensive refurbishments that have drawn criticism given the 1% pay offer proposed for NHS staff.

Downing Street sources confirmed that the government’s review into foreign and defence policy will include the creation of a situation centre in the Cabinet Office when it is unveiled on 16 March, and is due to be operational by the summer.

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