Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer's defence investment plan (DIP) is facing criticism as 'too little, too late' ahead of its official launch. The plan includes a £5 billion boost for new military weapons, forming part of a total £14.5 billion settlement, with an additional billion pounds. The DIP has been a source of political contention, leading to defence minister John Healey's resignation over concerns it was insufficient to ensure national security. Critics, including shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, argue the plan is inadequate compared to the £28 billion originally sought and is significantly delayed. Donald Trump recently urged the UK and other Nato allies to adhere to the five per cent defence spending commitment. In fullPolitics latest: Starmer’s ‘game-changing’ defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launchMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer's defence investment plan (DIP) is facing criticism as 'too little, too late' ahead of its official launch. The plan includes a £5 billion boost for new military weapons, forming part of a total £14.5 billion settlement, with an additional billion pounds. The DIP has been a source of political contention, leading to defence minister John Healey's resignation over concerns it was insufficient to ensure national security. Critics, including shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, argue the plan is inadequate compared to the £28 billion originally sought and is significantly delayed. Donald Trump recently urged the UK and other Nato allies to adhere to the five per cent defence spending commitment. In fullPolitics latest: Starmer’s ‘game-changing’ defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launchMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
