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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Badenoch Accuses Starmer Of Delaying Defence Spending Plans
Caption: Badenoch Accuses Starmer Of Delaying Defence Spending Plans. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of “dithering” over defence spending amid a dispute over how future military investment will be funded. Badenoch claimed the government had been slow to make decisions and challenged Starmer to rule out further tax rises to pay for increased defence spending. The row centres on a long-delayed defence investment plan that is expected to outline funding for new military equipment and infrastructure over the next decade. Reports suggest the Ministry of Defence has requested billions of pounds in additional funding, with negotiations still ongoing. Starmer said the plan will be published before next month’s NATO summit and defended his government’s approach. He also accused the Conservatives of failing to properly support the armed forces during their years in power. The debate comes as pressure grows on governments across Europe to increase defence spending in response to global security challenges. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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