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Jeremy Hunt: Reform's mission is to destroy the Tories

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Strategic Spending: Defense, Welfare, and Long-Term Planning

This chapter underscores the pressing need for the UK to boost its defense budget to 3% of GDP, linking national security to international leadership in NATO. It examines the intertwining issues of welfare reform and historical austerity measures, particularly their impact on mental health and poverty. The discussion calls for a shift from short-term fiscal approaches to sustainable long-term planning in government spending, highlighting the effects on crucial public services like healthcare.

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