Little confidence in our defensive capabilities

A GROUP of senior defence leaders of renown have clearly identified a current deficiency regarding strength, capability, resources and operational platforms of our military, stating in a letter that the UK's armed forces have been 'hollowed out' by chronic underfunding.

- Bob Gelder

Sir Keir, in June 2025, pledged to spend 5% of GDP by 2035. That's kicking the can down the road, somewhat? Nine years away - when the building threat is now - with 3.5% on core defence and 1.5%