Prime Minister Keir Starmer failed to rule out tax hikes to fund the Government’s long-delayed defence investment plan - but economic experts warn there are bigger problems to come

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he visits STARK, a leading defense tech company in Swindon, England, June 5, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

Starmer refused to confirm the publication date for a 10-year blueprint on defence spending as he also dodged questions on cuts and taxes.