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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell and Kate Devlin

Nuclear jets, home guard and tensions over spending: What we know about Starmer’s defence review

One of Sir Keir Starmer’s first acts as prime minister was to order a “root and branch” review of Britain’s armed forces.

The prime minister said the UK’s military capabilities had been “hollowed out” during 14 years of Conservative rule, warning that an urgent revamp was needed with the country facing an increasingly dangerous world.

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