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- John Healey will deliver his first budget on Oct. 28, 2026.
- Healey faces pressure to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030 and cover a £5 billion shortfall.
- Opposition MPs say Healey broke earlier promises by not instantly raising defence spending to his previously sought levels.
- Former army chief Richard Dannatt says Healey, a traditional Labour politician, may still secure needed defence funds despite limited Treasury influence.
