John Healey: “the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats”

Fiscal discipline has been the bedrock of the government that I was part of for the first couple of years, as a Labour government since July 2024.

I will oversee strong fiscal discipline

At the spending review, we will set out a clear path to meeting our 3.5 per cent Nato commitment in 2035 and we will set a target date on that path for 3 per cent,

This is an active, hands-on government, putting British interests first – giving breathing space to those feeling the strain, making our country more resilient and bringing hope back.