Rishi Sunak says increased military budget puts UK spending on 'war footing' – video
23-04-2024 17:29 via theguardian.com

Rishi Sunak says increased military budget puts UK spending on 'war footing' – video

Rishi Sunak has announced that UK defence spending would be boosted to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. 'Over the next six years, we’ll invest an additional £75bn in our defence. And it will be fully funded with no increase in borrowing or debt,' he said on a visit to Poland, adding that UK spending would be put on a 'war footing'UK to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak saysUK politics – latest updates Continue reading...
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