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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Starmer says protecting Britain the ‘top priority’ as he fails to rule out cuts to fund defence spending plan

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed the long-awaited blueprint for Britain’s defence spending will be “another step up” as he described protecting Britain as the “top priority”.

But the PM failed to rule out cuts to other departments after the plan was delayed because of a reported stand-off within cabinet over costs.

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