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Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?
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Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?

BBC Politics · Jun 30, 2026, 1:41 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Keir Starmer says a further £15bn will be invested, but acknowledges that there "will always be those that argue that even more should be spent".

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