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John Healey: Well congress, I want a bloody Union Jack on top of every warship, on top of every drone, on top of every missile…

On the recordJune 10, 2026
Well congress, I want a bloody Union Jack on top of every warship, on top of every drone, on top of every missile submarines made in Barrow, armoured vehicles made in Telford, warships made in Glasgow, drones made in Swindon, and that means going further than any British Government ever has before.
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John Healey
Labour Party

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Defence Secretary's address on military spending

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