We are in power with record investment in defence and security. I am proud of this Labour Government and any Labour prime minister would stand behind this plan.
On the recordJuly 1, 2026
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
Source
mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Defending the Defence Investment Plan during PMQs.
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