Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live

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The Guardian - World 4 hours ago • theguardian.com

Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live

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 t…

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Financial Times - World 4 hours ago • ft.com

Starmer’s ineffective defence investment plan

Roadmap demonstrates obsession with input targets rather than strategy to properly protect UK and allies

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