On the recordJune 11, 2026
the prime minister had been unable and the Treasury unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats
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John Healey
Labour Party
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bbc.comthe prime minister had been unable and the Treasury unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats
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