Starmer Announces Cuts to Pay for Defence
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Starmer Announces Cuts to Pay for Defence

The Prime Minister has announced a £15bn increase in military spending, to be funded by cutting investment budgets in other areas.

Plus: Anti-immigrant protests sweep South Africa, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of child sexual abuse, and a look at the ‘anti-woke Davos’ taking aim at UK net-zero policies.

With Steven Methven, Barry Malone & Khem Rogaly.

  • Published 30 June 2026
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