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UK gears up to combat Russian threat - but questions remain about funding for new spending

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UK gears up to combat Russian threat - but questions remain about funding for new spendingSir Keir Starmer will pledge to buy more attack submarines and put the military on a war footing as part of a major defence review - but without making any new spending promises.
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Cabinet arrives in Downing Street [Video]

Cabinet arrives in Downing Street

Ministers arrive at Number Ten for this week’s Cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Starmer visits distillery in Glasgow [Video]

Starmer visits distillery in Glasgow

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer discusses growth opportunities and benefits for Scotland during a visit to Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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How does Starmer balance the warfare state with the welfare state?

 Clement Attlee was the Labour prime minister credited with creating the welfare state.
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Starmer promises to make the UK ‘battle ready’ [Video]

Starmer promises to make the UK ‘battle ready’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to make the UK ‘battle ready” as he announces plans for new investment in defence. Speaking to workers in Glasgow, Scotland, Starmer says, “what you’ve delivered is a blueprint to make Britain safer and stronger – a battle ready armour-clad nation with the strongest alliances”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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PM says he won't set 'arbitrary date' for spending 3% of GDP on defence

 Sir Keir Starmer has refused to say when the government could hit its "ambition" to spend 3% of GDP on defence amid questions over where the money will come..
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