On the recordJune 16, 2026
There is no date for reaching 3 per cent spending on defence, and our adversaries do not follow timetables set by the Treasury.
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John Healey
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Speaking on defence spending in the Commons after his resignation.
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Jun 12, 2026
The Government cannot warn about Russia, Iran and China, then produce a Defence Investment Plan that leaves the Armed Forces short of the money, people, stockpiles and industrial capacity needed to meet that threat.
Jul 21, 2026
The Treasury with defence really was in denial about the commitment that the UK has rightly made to Nato and to our people: it is still planning, was still planning on 3 per cent, but not until 2034-35.
Jul 21, 2026
I am certain that a headmark date for 3% of GDP on defence in 2030 is what Britain must set.
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