Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says Labour’s plan to boost defence spending isn’t believable unless action is taken now. He welcomed the government’s pledge to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence, but said it must reach 3% by the end of this Parliament, not in 2034. Jenrick criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves, saying she has already broken key promises and questioned how the extra funding would be found. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Defence Secretary says the Government's defebce review will show Britain is ready to respond to rising global threats. John Healey says the strategic defence review will learn lessons from Ukraine and strengthen the UK’s armed forces with better tech, investment, and support for troops. He said it would “send a message to Moscow” that the UK is boosting defence to keep the country safe - and added he has “no doubt” spending will hit 3% of GDP in the next Parliament. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
More than £1.5 billion in extra funding for military homes will be confirmed as part of the Government’s strategic defence review, the Ministry of Defence has said. The review will set out the money, which will be put towards work to improve housing and unlock further development. Speaking on a visit to some military homes in Cambridgeshire, Defence Secretary John Healey said: “I’m announcing through the strategic defence review a record increase – £1.5 billion in the next five years – to upgrade military family homes. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government says it's taking "decisive action" to tackle the environmental damage and health risks caused by single-use vapes. Nature minister Mary Creagh says vapes are being sold at “pocket money prices” to children under 18 and warns it won’t hesitate to bring in more rules. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A van carrying the man accused of driving into crowds during Liverpool FC’s victory parade departs from court. Paul Doyle, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court, where a trial date was set for November. He faces seven charges after 79 people were hurt in Monday’s incident. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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