'Whole cabinet' recognises need to spend more on defence, minister says
Sunday, 16 February 2025 The whole government recognises the need to spend more on defence, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, a cabinet minister has said.
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Sunday, 16 February 2025
The whole government recognises the need to spend more on defence, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, a cabinet minister has said.
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