On the recordJune 13, 2026
I took hard-edged decisions to increase defence spending. It will be the number one priority at every spending review.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukI took hard-edged decisions to increase defence spending. It will be the number one priority at every spending review.
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