Defence secretary John Healey denies Trump is sole cause of defence budget boost
Mr Healey was asked if it is fair to say the UK would not be boosting defence spending if it weren't for Donald Trump. He disagreed, stating, "No, it's not," and recalled how he and Starmer committed to boosting defence spending to 2.5% last April in Barrow.
Wednesday 26 February 2025 08:24, UK
Defence secretary John Healey has spoken on Paste BN Breakfast following the Prime Minister's surprise announcement of increased defence spending.
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