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John Healey: I want a clear plan to increase UK defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.

On the recordJuly 29, 2026
I want a clear plan to increase UK defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.
Said by
John Healey
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Stating his goal for UK defense spending as Chancellor.

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