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PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns
Key takeaways
- The prime minister needs to make "bold and courageous" decision to fund defence, Al Carns has said, the day after he resigned as the armed forces minister.
- Speaking to the BBC, he said he didn't believe enough money had been provided and that an investment plan, which is yet to be published, lacked innovation.
- Carns' resignation came shortly after John Healey also stepped down as defence secretary, accusing the prime minister of being "unable" to spend enough to keep the country safe.
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Kate Whannel Political reporter Reuters. The prime minister needs to make "bold and courageous" decision to fund defence, Al Carns has said, the day after he resigned as the armed forces minister.
Speaking to the BBC, he said he didn't believe enough money had been provided and that an investment plan, which is yet to be published, lacked innovation.
Carns' resignation came shortly after John Healey also stepped down as defence secretary, accusing the prime minister of being "unable" to spend enough to keep the country safe.
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