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Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
BBC News Friday 12 June 2026, 14:46 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
UK (LOCATION) Ex-Defence (ORG) John Healey (PERSON)
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