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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Cut benefits to fund defence, say majority of Britons in new poll ahead of Budget

The majority of Britons back cutting welfare spending to boost defence, a new poll has found, as John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget under Andy Burnham’s leadership.

Former defence secretary Mr Healey is under pressure to find billions of savings to help ramp up Britain’s military spending, whilst also ensuring the string of pledges set out by the prime minister during his first weeks in office are fully funded.

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