UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the motto for defence procurement will be “back British", and the plan will create almost 60,000 jobs. Talking about a more “European Nato”, Starmer announced an £8.6 billion investment in building fighter jets with Italy and Japan.

Starmer announces extra £15bn for defence, says road and energy projects to be scrapped for funds

Healey said he could no longer back the government's defence spending plans, arguing that Britain was facing growing security threats while the Treasury had failed to provide the resources needed to strengthen the country's defences.

Starmer appoints Dan Jarvis as UK Defence Secretary after John Healey quits over defence funding row

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Starmer announces extra £15bn for defence, says road and energy projects to be scrapped for funds

Starmer names Dan Jarvis Defence Secretary after Healey quits over spending row