Originally Posted by
pr00ne
No increase in defence spending in the Chancellor's Spring statement, just a tax give away in 2 years time. That sums up the Tories priorities, ensure that they'll get re-elected and to hell with the countries defence!
Germany, Sweden, Finland, France and Italy have all stepped up to the plate.
The Tories? pathetic!
As pointed out above, those Europeans you mention are not stepping up to the plate. They're just committing to fixing years of neglect.
The existential threat to the UK is currently inflation, debt interest repayment and cost of living. While more defence spending would be welcome, it would be building on a large settlement last year and has to be paid for in the round.