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Starmer Demands Defence Plan Before NATO; Govt Announces 10-Year Roadmap

6/1/2026

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Starmer Pledges Defence Plan

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledged to publish the defence investment plan before the NATO summit on 7 July.
UK government intends to release a 10-year defence investment plan ahead of the NATO summit on 7 July 2026.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard said government has signed 1,200 defence deals since July 2024 election.
MPs will amend Armed Forces Bill to require plan publication a month, unlikely to pass.

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Pat McFadden Announces

Lord George Robertson accused the prime minister of corrosive complacency and unwillingness to fund the defence plan.
Pat McFadden announced publicly the defence investment plan will be released within weeks.
Unions and defence firms warn the postponement threatens British jobs, training places, and sovereign capability.
Tan Dhesi warned the military and industry need spending clarity as a £28 billion gap persists.

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Starmer Pledges Defence Plan

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledged to publish the defence investment plan before the NATO summit on 7 July.
UK government intends to release a 10-year defence investment plan ahead of the NATO summit on 7 July 2026.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard said government has signed 1,200 defence deals since July 2024 election.
MPs will amend Armed Forces Bill to require plan publication a month, unlikely to pass.

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