Politics latest: £28bn black hole to be addressed in long-awaited defence investment plan as one of Starmer’s final acts
The UK government is set to address a £28bn black hole in the defence budget with a long-awaited defence investment plan. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will announce an extra £1bn to fund Britain's defence, which will be one of his last acts as prime minister. The plan has been at the centre of a fierce political row, with critics arguing it does not provide enough money to keep Britain safe from growing threats.
- ▪The UK government faces a £28bn black hole in the defence budget.
- ▪An extra £1bn will be added to the defence budget, bringing the total to £14.5 billion.
- ▪The defence investment plan aims to accelerate Britain's drone capabilities and support British innovation, industry, and jobs.
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