Politics · 10 June 2026

Government defence plan delayed, taxes may rise

The government's defence investment plan, outlining future military spending, has been delayed again, with its publication now weeks away. Sir Keir Starmer said the plan will be released before July's Nato summit, while Kemi Badenoch accused him of "dithering" over funding. Labour's Rachel Reeves hinted that tax rises, not welfare cuts, might pay for the extra defence cash.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 June 2026 at 19:43

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