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The Guardian
Burnham faces £4.7bn cost for Starmer’s defense plan
Britain's new £298bn four-year defence investment plan, announced by Keir Starmer, faces a £4.7bn funding shortfall that has not yet been identified, creating a significant financial gap. The plan includes substantial spending on nuclear submarines, fighter jets, drones, and military modernization, with overall defense spending set to increase marginally to 2.7% of GDP by 2030. The funding gap will require additional budget cuts and asset sales, raising concerns within government and prompting criticism from opposition figures.
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