On the recordJune 5, 2026
It is another step up, it is another increase in spending, but it is necessary, it’s the right thing to do to defend our country.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Discussing the Defence Investment Plan during a visit to a defence contractor.
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