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General · 30 June 2026

John Healey says Starmer's defence plan won't keep Britain safe

John Healey says Starmer's defence plan won't keep Britain safe

Britain's future defence funding could face uncertainty because part of a £15 billion package still hasn't been funded and will be decided after a new prime minister takes office. Sir Keir Starmer's government published its Defence Investment Plan on Tuesday. John Healey said spending should reach 3% of GDP, while £4.7 billion of the package will be settled at Budget 2026.

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