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John Healey: “I am certain that a headmark date for 3% of GDP on defence in 2030 is what Britain must set.”

On the recordJuly 21, 2026
I am certain that a headmark date for 3% of GDP on defence in 2030 is what Britain must set.
Said by
John Healey
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Discussing defense spending as new chancellor.

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