I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending

BBC Politics Friday 12 June 2026, 12:00 UTC 1 min read

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Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

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