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John Healey: I am confident Labour can honour a commitment to increase defence spending and make the decisions that allow us to set…

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
I am confident Labour can honour a commitment to increase defence spending and make the decisions that allow us to set out a long-term plan to make our forces better equipped to fight and to deter the threats we face.
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John Healey
Labour Party
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bbc.co.uk

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Speaking about Labour's commitment to defense spending.

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