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Old 23rd Mar 2022, 13:32
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So, there you have it, not a single extra penny for defence in the Chancellors Spring statement. Germany increases defence spending to 2% of GDP and, in addition, commits to spend a capital sum of 100 billion Euro's, Sweden increases defence spending by 40%, Finland announces an increase, France announces an increase. And what do the Tories do?

They continue to disband squadrons, close stations, retire entire fleets, gap capabilities and reduce manpower.

The Conservatives, strong on defence and security?

HAH!!!!!!
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