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Is the government on track to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP?
Full Fact looks at the Prime Minister’s commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027. Read
Fact checks, commentary and analysis on the topic of Defence
Government Tracker
Full Fact looks at the Prime Minister’s commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027. Read
The money is part of a 100 Year Partnership Declaration, but has been promised until 2030/31 and for “as long as needed to support Ukraine”. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Rishi Sunak claimed during Prime Minister’s Questions today that his was the only party committed to increasing defence spending. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Estimates for the economic and jobs impact of keeping a shipbuilding contract in the UK make assumptions that are unevidenced. Read
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