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News · 9 April 2026

Kemi Badenoch criticises Starmer over defence plan delays

Kemi Badenoch criticises Starmer over defence plan delays

The UK's defence readiness is being questioned as the government delays its crucial investment plan. Kemi Badenoch blasted Sir Keir Starmer, calling him "all mouth and no trousers" for lacking a clear strategy to rearm Britain. She highlighted the plan, detailing ten years of armed forces spending, was promised last autumn but remains unpublished nine months later in April.

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