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Poll Reveals Britons Split on Defense Spending Increase

5/8/2025

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A recent poll shows that just one-third of Britons back a rise in defense spending, while 20% prefer budget cuts to enhance health services. This survey comes ahead of the London Defence Conference, where military alliances and conflicts will be on the agenda. Britain currently spends 2.3% of its income on defense, with a goal of reaching 3% by the next parliament.

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A recent poll shows that just one-third of Britons back a rise in defense spending, while 20% prefer budget cuts to enhance health services. This survey comes ahead of the London Defence Conference, where military alliances and conflicts will be on the agenda. Britain currently spends 2.3% of its income on defense, with a goal of reaching 3% by the next parliament.