UK Defence Spending Under Fire Amid Global Volatility
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 05:06 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Politics
A Treasury minister has rejected criticism that balancing welfare and defence spending is a 'zero-sum game'. The comments come as former Nato chief George Robertson warns the UK will need to increase its military budget.
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