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Debate Highlights Split on UK Climate Funding, Defence Spending

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  • Teacher Edward and trainer Martin debated climate policy and defence spending during dinner at Citro, London.
  • Edward, a 38-year-old English teacher from Bristol, argued clear targets and oversight are needed for climate funding.
  • Martin said net zero is essentially impossible and carbon capture remains unproven.
  • Martin advocated increasing UK defence spending on cyberwarfare and drones.
  • Edward said energy independence via offshore wind, solar, nuclear and sea resources would strengthen defence.