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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Hughes

Sunak rejects calls for defence spending to increase to 3% of GDP

PA Wire

Rishi Sunak has rejected pleas to increase defence spending to 3% of the size of the economy despite acknowledging the growing challenges posed by China and Russia.

The Prime Minister said an updated foreign and security policy would show the UK is “ready to stand our ground” and “ensure we are never vulnerable to the actions of a hostile power”.

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