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Shadow Defence sec criticises delay in defence spending hike
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Published on July 10, 2024 - Duration: 00:41s
Shadow Defence sec criticises delay in defence spending hike
Holding a review before deciding how to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP is "damaging for the armed forces", the shadow defence secretary has said.
James Cartlidge, who was appointed to the shadow cabinet on Monday said: What we've got from Labour today is dither and delay, whereas Keir Starmer has the opportunity to be firm, instead I'm afraid he has been indecisive." Report by Covellm.
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