Ex-armed forces minister warns defence spending might want to rise

Former armed forces minister James Heappey has stated spending on defence is prone to improve much more in coming years because the UK seems to counter threats from Russia and China.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak introduced right this moment that an additional £75bn can be spent replenishing ammunition provides and readying the nation for any potential battle.

But Mr Heappey warned much more would must be spent – and that might imply cutbacks in different areas.

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Rishi Sunak warns of ‘rising threats’ as he broadcasts tens of billions of kilos in additional defence funding

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