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Minister refuses to say when long-delayed defence investment plan will be published

Minister refuses to say when long-delayed defence investment plan will be published
The Independent UK Friday 29 May 2026, 08:02 UTC By Millie Cooke 1 min read
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It comes amid mounting pressure on ministers as the Conservatives seek to force a deadline for the government to publish the review

It comes amid mounting pressure on ministers as the Conservatives seek to force a deadline for the government to publish the review

Originally published by The Independent UK Read original →

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