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Is The UK Spending Enough on Defence?

Today, Laura's been trying to get answers from Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, about when the UK Government will meet its target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence.

Today, Laura's been trying to get answers from Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, about when the UK Government will meet its target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence.

Laura and James are joined by Henry to discuss possible points of difference between the Treasury and the UK chief of defence Admiral Sir Tony Radakin - who told Laura he wants 'resources' to match 'ambitions'. And, did Laura have the next British Ambassador to the US sitting on her panel?

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