Research shows that the UK is falling behind in defence spending compared to Russia, Iran, and China, with Britain’s budget increasing by only 14% in the last decade. The new Labour government is facing pressure to fulfill its promise to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, especially as other countries have significantly increased their budgets. The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to outline its plans for increased defence spending before the new US president takes office, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Britain’s defences in light of current global threats.
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