Battle Lines
How will Labour govern, a look inside the NATO summit, shock French election
Jul 12, 2024
Defense Editor Danielle Sheridan discusses Labour's defense strategies and NATO summit challenges. Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes explores 'Trump-proofing' NATO. Europe Editor James Crisp analyzes the shock French election result and its impact on President Macron.
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- Labour government aims for 2.5% GDP on defense spending, faces challenges in resource allocation.
- NATO summit focuses on Ukraine's bid, China's involvement in conflict, and maintaining defense spending targets.
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Labour Government's Defence Policy and Priorities
The podcast discusses the UK Labour government's defence policy and priorities under the new Defence Secretary, John Healy. With a focus on reaching a target of 2.5% of GDP on defence spending, concerns are raised about the economic feasibility and urgency given the ongoing conflict in Europe. Additionally, attention is drawn to the need for strategic defence reviews and improving procurement processes to ensure effective use of resources.
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