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Labour MPs push 3% defense target for 2030

9/4/2026

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  • UK officials say President Vladimir Putin’s recklessness raises risk of an attack on Britain.
  • Germany blames Russia for an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport.
  • Gen Sir Richard Barrons warns Putin may increase sub-threshold attacks across Europe.
  • Labour MPs, led by MP Tan Dhesi, urge leader Andy Burnham to set a 3 % defence target by 2030.
  • Prime Minister’s spokesman says the 3 % figure will be announced at next year’s review.