We will ensure that, in large defence contracts, there are provisions to require any significant sub-contracts to be placed with UK-based companies, or guarantee competitions so UK competitors aren't shut out.
Speaking at the GMB Union's congress on Tuesday
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As we have regularly discussed, I am certain that a headmark date for 3% of GDP on defence in 2030 is what Britain must set.
And so I’m here to work with international partner nations to deepen our economic resilience, to deliver good growth and also to give families and businesses just a bit of breathing space.
The conflict affects our national security, our UK bases, personnel and allies in the Middle East.
Being frank, we can’t completely stop the squeeze that families and businesses will feel with a global shock of this scale.
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