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PM faces pressure on potential tax rises for WWII-level defence hike
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
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dailymail.com
Spend now on defence or pay 'cost in blood', Starmer warned
Former Nato chief General Sir Richard Shirreff said the country could suffer 'catastrophic costs' unless the Government moves to shore up our defences immediately.
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Starmer set to unveil long awaited defence investment plan on Thursday
A year overdue blueprint for UK defence spending is expected to be unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday - subject to sign off by the Treasury.
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spectator.com
The irony of Keir Starmer’s plan to fund defence
The appeal of going for capital spending rather than day-to-day welfare is that it doesn't involve taking something that already exists away.
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global.chinadaily.com.cn
UK prime minister under pressure to fix defense spending
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he visits STARK, a leading defense tech company in Swindon, England, June 5, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]
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inews.co.uk
Broken tanks and cancelled jets - the UK military is at a worrying crossroads
The British armed forces face a make-or-break moment this week - and Keir Starmer's credibility is on the line
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Rachel Reeves hints tax will rise AGAIN to fund defence boost
Rachel Reeves gave the grim signal as frantic wrangling continues in Whitehall over how to pay for bolstering the country's military.
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PM suggests Labour's defence plan might still be WEEKS away
During bad-tempered PMQs clashes, Keir Starmer seemed to pour cold water on hopes the long-awaited funding blueprint could come tomorrow.
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independent.co.uk
Rachel Reeves says the government may need to raise taxes – here’s why
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cityam.com
Starmer dodges questions on funding for defence spending
Starmer refused to confirm the publication date for a 10-year blueprint on defence spending as he also dodged questions on cuts and taxes.
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Spending cuts, not tax rises, to pay for war preparation
Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a pointed message to the Prime Minister over funding for the military as Cabinet wrangling continued over the Defence Investment Plan.…
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mirror.co.uk
PM faces pressure on potential tax rises for WWII-level defence hike
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
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What is Keir Starmer’s plan to increase UK defence spending and is it affordable?
John Healey dramatically quit as defence secretary on Thursday, saying he had received a financial settlement which ‘falls well short of what is required’
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Starmer’s Defence Investment Plan explained – why John Healey quit
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PM hits back at John Healey's dramatic resignation with defence spending vow
Keir Starmer has insisted he will deliver 'an unprecedented increase in defence spending' after John Healey dramatically quit as Defence Secretary - read the PM's letter in full