You know what defence needs... Without a DIP that meets the moment in this way, I am being forced to make decisions that would reduce the readiness of our Forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations, and could make the country less safe.
Resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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And we have provided just a bit of breathing-space for those families and businesses that feel so squeezed, that feel without hope."
We have cut VAT on electricity bills and capped bus fares at £2 - to give breathing space to those feeling the strain.
As the new chancellor, John Healey, weighs the price of energy support for struggling households, however, he will have to contend with higher borrowing costs.
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