John Healey: “At this dangerous time, I see the current defence investment plans falling well short of what is required, a rise at…”

I know that some of the decisions I must take – and will take – will show the benefits in years to come.

But no country can face these pressures alone. And these shocks are being felt worldwide. They’ve been felt in people’s pockets, in their weekly shops, filling up their cars.

We have backed British jobs, British skills and British businesses.

As we have regularly discussed, I am certain that a headmark date for 3% of GDP on defence in 2030 is what Britain must set.