The key points in Sir Keir Starmer's 'once-in-a-generation' £50bn defence plan
30-06-2026 13:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The key points in Sir Keir Starmer's 'once-in-a-generation' £50bn defence plan

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a sweeping £15 billion Defence Investment Plan (DIP), warning that the UK must actively prepare for war to effectively deter rising global aggression.
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