Starmer Bangs Drums of War in Speech at Arms Factory

Keir Starmer has launched the government’s strategic defence review, pledging billions of pounds to the arms industry.

Plus: Israeli forces have opened fire on crowds approaching an aid distrubtion point, killing dozens of Palestinians; and Poland elects a right-wing strongman.

With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar, Mark Curtis and Jakub Dymek.

Published 2 June 2025

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