Source : Perth Now news
The UK government has rejected calls for an inquiry into claims of UFO activity in the skies over Scotland.
Paranormal investigator Malcolm Robinson wrote to then-UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urging the country to follow in the footsteps of the US by releasing records relating to sightings in the Scottish skies, but officials at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have now confirmed there are no plans to delve into any potentially alien-related activities as they stopped investigating sightings back in 2009.
The response from the MoD stated: “In over 50 years, no sighting reported to the Department has indicated the existence of any military threat to the UK and it is deemed more valuable to prioritise MoD staff towards other defence-related activities.
“We would however like to reassure you that the UK air defence community continuously monitors UK airspace to maintain a complete ‘recognised air picture’ as part of the national security posture and our commitment to the integrity of NATO airspace, allowing us to deter, track and react if necessary to any credible threats to the UK and its civilians.
“We are aware that the United States (US) has recently disclosed files relating to unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) however, the MoD do not comment on US security arrangements, including their handling, disclosure, or publication of related material.
“The MoD has not produced any new material on the investigation or reporting of UFOs or UAPs and has no plans to establish a dedicated team or resume research in this area.”
Robinson has since declared he wants new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to step in.
According to The Herald newspaper, he said: While it is reassuring that the MoD continually monitors British airspace for threats, their official stance leaves us with two possibilities. Either they are quietly investigating behind closed doors with a dedicated team, or they are simply refusing to follow America’s lead in being open with the public.
“Having petitioned multiple prime ministers over the years demanding answers, it often feels as though no amount of public pressure will shake the tree of power. However, with Andy Burnham now as prime minister, perhaps one final throw of the dice is in order.”
