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Britain not safe under Starmer’s new defence plan, John Healey suggests
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The UK's defence spending has been a topic of debate in recent years, with some arguing that the current level of expenditure is insufficient to ensure national security. The NATO alliance has a guideline that member countries should aim to spend at least 2 per cent of their GDP on defence, although some countries have committed to exceeding this target. John Healey's call for the UK to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence suggests a significant increase in funding is being proposed to address perceived shortfalls.
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The Independent
Britain not safe under Starmer’s new defence plan, John Healey suggests
Healey – who quit earlier this month after accusing the prime minister of being ‘unwilling to commit the resources’ needed to keep Britain safe – urged the government to set out a target date for the UK to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence
30 Jun, 16:17
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