By GB News (Politics) | Created at 2025-03-20 05:12:42 | Updated at 2025-03-20 15:50:50
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Sir Keir Starmer announced in February that the Government will increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of the UK's economic output by 2027.
Ministers believe this investment will help drive economic growth and create jobs across the country.
Sir Keir Starmer committed to increasing defence expenditure
The increase also represents the biggest increase in defence spending since the Cold War.
The commitment comes as the UK faces what Starmer has described as a "period of profound change" amid overseas conflicts, including the war in Ukraine.
Starmer is to visit Barrow-in-Furness today to lay the keel for the next generation of Britain's nuclear deterrent submarines.
The Prime Minister has described the Cumbrian town as a "blueprint" for how increasing defence spending can boost prosperity across the UK.
The Dreadnought class submarines will form the next generation of the UK's nuclear deterrent, with four vessels planned for the fleet.
His visit to Barrow underscores the Government's commitment to strengthening Britain's defence capabilities while boosting local economies.
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