The UK government is aiming to increase defence spending to 2.5% and change the perception of what the country can afford. The government has overseen the largest sustained defence spending increase in recent years.
Mr Tugendhat said yesterday: “I want to achieve 2.5 per cent now, as soon as possible. First step is to get to 2.5 per cent, then we’ll adjust as challenges evolve.”Politicians need to level with UK & change perception of what we can afford
Mr Sunak’s spokesman added: “He agrees with his ministers in the importance of investing in defence. It’s exactly why the Government has overseen the largest sustained defence spending increase since theMr Cartlidge said defence spending would rise to 2.3 per cent next year but capital spending will fall from £20.3billion last year to £18.9billion in 2024-25.
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