Although defence spending is set to rise during this Parliament, this is clearly not enough
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Although defence spending is set to rise during this Parliament, this is clearly not enough
Although defence spending is set to rise during this Parliament, this is clearly not enough
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Rachel Reeves’s big-government rhetoric is a worrying sign for Britain

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The armed forces are thought to be facing a financial black hole of around £28bn over the next four years

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In the face of 'a new era' of threats, Ms Reeves said there must be 'a new era for defence and security'

The old Treasury con of reclassifying other existing spending as ‘defence’ has been wheeled out again

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