Defence plan
Coverage of Defence plan in the Nexus archive.
- Streeting retreats over defence plan: Minister won't commit to 3pc spending pledge because Labour doesn't know how to pay for it
Streeting has retreated from a defence plan, with the Minister refusing to commit to a 3% spending pledge due to Labour's inability to fund it.
- I will quit if this defence plan falls short, Streeting says - as PM refuses to commit to 3% funding increase by 2030
Streeting announced they would resign if the defense plan is not met, while the Prime Minister has not committed to a 3% funding increase by 2030. The defense funding commitment remains unresolved as key stakeholders express concerns over current plans.
- UK lays out defence plan with drones, self-flying fighter jets, no-crew submarines
The UK announced a defense plan centered on drones, self-flying fighter jets, and uncrewed submarines, with a £300 billion investment over four years to modernize its military in response to rising threats.
- Starmer faces Trump anger at Nato summit next week as he finally releases defence plan - but £14.5bn boost is HALF what military asked for and no timetable for spending 3% of GDP
Starmer releases defense plan with £14.5bn boost, which is half the military's request and lacks a timetable to meet 3% GDP spending target. The plan will be discussed at the upcoming NATO summit where Trump is expected to express anger.
- Will Labour's leadership crisis delay Britain's defence plan AGAIN? Burnham 'wants to decide himself' on spending - but Starmer's team insist it WILL come before PM meets Trump
Labour's leadership crisis may delay Britain's defence plan. Burnham wants autonomy over spending decisions, while Starmer's team asserts the plan will proceed before the PM meets Trump.
- Britain's welfare bill continues to soar as 4 million people now claim main disability benefit - as Labour struggles to fund defence plan
Britain's welfare bill is increasing with 4 million people claiming the main disability benefit. Labour is facing challenges in funding its defense plan.
- Will Labour's defence plan EVER arrive? Now No10 wavers over whether crucial funding blueprint will be ready for this week
The article questions when Labour's defence plan will be released, noting uncertainty from No10 regarding whether a crucial funding blueprint will be ready this week.
- Labour will FINALLY publish long-delayed defence plan next week - amid claims Rachel Reeves has 'slashed £3billion' from vital package
Labour will publish a long-delayed defence plan next week. The party faces claims that Rachel Reeves has cut £3billion from the defence package.
- Starmer STILL won't say when defence plan will be published despite Labour revolt - as Reeves refuses to fill £28bn hole in budgets after blowing tax hikes on benefits and public sector pay
Kamal Starmer continues to avoid confirming the release date of the defence plan despite internal Labour Party dissent. Ed Reeves has refused to address a £28bn budget shortfall, citing the use of tax hikes for benefits and public sector pay increases.