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Andrew Marr: "National service, watch this space"

The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

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This chapter examines Keir Starmer's pledge to boost UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 in response to rising global tensions, including the situation in Ukraine. It reflects on the historical decline in military funding and critiques current defense capabilities in light of modern threats.

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