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UK faces ‘eye-watering’ public sector cuts to fund defense pledges
The UK faces significant public sector spending cuts to fund defense pledges, with a former NATO chief warning of financial challenges in meeting NATO's 3.5% GDP defense target. The article highlights the political difficulty for Labour MPs in balancing defense commitments with cuts to education, transport, and climate goals.
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