They stated that the UK faces the greatest dangers it has faced since the end of the Cold War, including those from Russia, China, and Iran, and that “British interests could suffer defeat” in the absence of such expenditure.
We also urge political candidates, both current and aspiring, to make a commitment to support. Nothing less is required to defend our way of life.
The government of Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase defense spending from slightly over 2% of GDP to 2.5% “as soon as economic conditions allow,” yet the vagueness of this commitment has led to cries of objections from those in his own party.
Although Labour has not yet set a target, shadow defense minister John Healey stated that the party “will always spend what is required to defend the country.” Additionally, he has reminded voters that when Labour left office in 2010, defense expenditure was last at 2.5 percent.
