Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoids question on defence spending timeline

The chancellor was careful to avoid saying if she would consider accelerating the government's timeline to reach defence spending of 2.5% of GDP.

Thursday 20 February 2025 16:05, UK

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'I'm really clear that a strong economy depends on strong defences and our national security being protected', said the chancellor.
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