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Labour's Cuts Risk UK's Military Readiness, Warns Cartlidge

10/24/2025

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James Cartlidge, the Conservative Party's shadow defence secretary, says Labour's proposed cuts would threaten military readiness amid ongoing European conflicts.
Labour pledges to reach 2.6% of GDP by 2027, while the Ministry of Defence budget is forecast to fall short and delay investments.
Ben Wallace, the former defence secretary, echoes concerns that Labour's approach undermines the UK's NATO leadership.

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James Cartlidge, the Conservative Party's shadow defence secretary, says Labour's proposed cuts would threaten military readiness amid ongoing European conflicts.
Labour pledges to reach 2.6% of GDP by 2027, while the Ministry of Defence budget is forecast to fall short and delay investments.
Ben Wallace, the former defence secretary, echoes concerns that Labour's approach undermines the UK's NATO leadership.