The Conservatives lashed out at reports that the Treasury is to boost the defence investment plan (DIP) by just £1billion despite widespread anger at its frugality at a time of heightened war fears.

The long-awaited Defence Investment Plan is expected shortly and will contain difficult compromises. But can it please everyone?

The Conservatives lashed out at reports that the Treasury is to boost the defence investment plan (DIP) by just £1billion despite widespread anger at its frugality at a time of…