A former national security chief, Dominic Murphy, says the British government should do more to prepare civilians for possible conflicts. In comments reported by the outlets, Murphy argues that Britain faces a range of threats and that public readiness is limited if another major crisis occurs. He contends that civilians should be taught what to do in the event of conflict, and that such preparation should happen before it is “too late.” The reporting frames the proposal as a duty of government rather than a private or local initiative, emphasizing the need for advance guidance and preparedness measures for the wider public. The articles do not provide specific details on the format of any training or the exact policies Murphy recommends, but they present his central message: improving civil preparedness should be part of national security planning. The coverage focuses on the timing—pre-crisis preparation—and the broader question of how prepared the public would be during an emergency.