On the recordJune 28, 2026
I think the premise of the question is welfare over warfare - a pound off a nurse to give it to a soldier? And I just don't agree with that premise.
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Al Carns
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukI think the premise of the question is welfare over warfare - a pound off a nurse to give it to a soldier? And I just don't agree with that premise.
Discussing funding priorities for defense.
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