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Former NATO Chief Critiques Labour's Defence Funding Plan

4/20/2026

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Lord Robertson, the former NATO head, criticized Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for not releasing a promised defence investment plan.
He warned the military cannot be funded alongside a growing welfare budget.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting supported welfare cuts to fund defence, diverging from Downing Street.
Officials say a Defence Universities Alliance will boost academia–defence collaboration and reshape Britain's defence approach.

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Lord Robertson, the former NATO head, criticized Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for not releasing a promised defence investment plan.
He warned the military cannot be funded alongside a growing welfare budget.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting supported welfare cuts to fund defence, diverging from Downing Street.
Officials say a Defence Universities Alliance will boost academia–defence collaboration and reshape Britain's defence approach.