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On the recordJune 19, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer is unable and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats
Said by
John Healey
Labour Party
Source
bbc.com

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Former Defence Secretary criticizing leadership

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