On the recordJuly 7, 2026
The Treasury still often sees defence as a drain on public spending and not the driver of economic growth that we've demonstrated in two years.
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John Healey
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Critiquing the Treasury's view on defence spending.
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