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Is the new defence plan enough to keep us safe? - The Latest

The Guardian UK Tuesday 30 June 2026, 16:43 UTC By Presented by Lucy Hough with Kiran Stacey ; produced by Leonore Schick ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; executive producer Zoe Hitch 1 min read
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The prime minister has unveiled his long-delayed defence investment plan, promising an extra £15bn in defence spending over the next four years. The funding, which will be spent on drones, nuclear projects and RAF fighter jets, has been made available through cuts to energy, transport and housing projects. Keir Starmer urged his likely successor, the Labour MP Andy Burnham, not to borrow more money to pay for it.

The prime minister has unveiled his long-delayed defence investment plan, promising an extra £15bn in defence spending over the next four years. The funding, which will be spent on drones, nuclear projects and RAF fighter jets, has been made available through cuts to energy, transport and housing projects.

Keir Starmer urged his likely successor, the Labour MP Andy Burnham, not to borrow more money to pay for it. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian policy editor Kiran Stacey.

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