News · 24 March 2026

Sir Keir Starmer Refuses Timeline on UK Defence Plan

Britain's military funding remains undecided, raising concerns over defence readiness. Appearing before the Commons liaison committee on Monday, Prime Minister Starmer would not give a timeline for reaching three per cent defence spending. The Defence Investment Plan detailing how Britain allocates defence funding over ten years remains unreleased, despite Starmer insisting the defence review commits the UK to a war footing.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 March 2026 at 5:18

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