Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live
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Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live
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Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live
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Published Jul 1, 2026
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- Concerns that plan is not properly funded and will take cash from much-needed road projectsMinisters ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence planLuke Pollard, a defence minister, has been giving interviews this morning. Speaking to Times Radio, he...S1
- Roadmap demonstrates obsession with input targets rather than strategy to properly protect UK and alliesS2
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