I don’t think that has played out particularly well for him.

This is clearly a stunt from Nigel trying to get in front of the concerns that have been expressed about him accepting £5 million.

we’ve got the resources we need to keep the country safe

understands the importance of defending our nation and will make sure we’ve got the resources we need to keep the country safe

Europe does need to step up

some of what the Americans have said in recent times is absolutely right

What I absolutely will want to see is that in the next spending review we commit the resources to evidence the trajectory to 3.5%.

We should be clear-eyed about the fact that the threat from Russia exists in every domain, under the water, on the water, on the land, in the sky, in space and in cyberspace as well.

We live in an increasingly dangerous and uncertain time, and it's deployments like this, supported by allies and partners including Iceland, that improve our deterrence and defence as part of Nato.

As Prime Minister, Andy Burnham will make sure that we’ve got the investment coming into defence.

This represents just 2.7% of GDP by 2030, well short of the 3% mandated by Nato.

Increased spending is only half the story. We have made tough choices, to stop doing things which were designed for another age, and invest in capabilities fit for the next war, not the last one"

I can be confident, because I can have confidence in the longstanding record and history of Labor governments investing in defense that gives me confidence.

They remain our most important asset, respected by those who stand with us, feared by those who stand against us.

Ultimately, the success of this defence investment plan will be measured by whether it commands the support of those amazing men and women who serve in our armed forces.

Our Royal Navy is a formidable force, operating to protect our nation and our allies in the Atlantic and beyond. These Common Combat Vessels will provide our dedicated sailors with hybrid ships that are designed and built for the…

The defence investment plan will prioritise getting the latest kit into the hands of our frontline forces, so they can continue their vital work in an increasingly dangerous world.

I’ve been working very hard since I was appointed to satisfy myself that we’ve got the right resource and the right mix of capabilities.

I told the Nato Secretary-General last week that promise will be met and a credible plan will be produced to ensure that it is.

I have a responsibility to get it right. There will now be a change of prime minister, there will be no change in the urgent need to produce the defence investment plan.

I take very seriously, not least because I have stood in their shoes myself.

My priority now is to make sure that our armed forces have the resources that they need to do a very difficult job of work that’s being asked of them.

I'm working around the clock with my colleagues across government to make sure that we can get the [investment plan] completed.

So I’m working around the clock with my colleagues across Government to make sure that we can get the Dip completed.