UK’s nuclear deterrent ‘bedrock’ of Labour’s plan to keep Britain safe – Starmer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s nuclear deterrent is the “bedrock” of his plan to keep Britain safe.
If elected, Labour said it will use defence procurement to strengthen UK security and economic growth.
The party hopes to direct British defence investment to British business first, with a higher bar set for any decisions to buy abroad.
In an interview with the i newspaper, Sir Keir confirmed his ambition was to boost the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP, if it fits with Labour’s fiscal rules.
The changed Labour Party I lead knows that our nation’s defence must
