Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending
Summary
New Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said the government must address the challenge of increasing defence spending despite limited money. His predecessor, John Healey, resigned, criticizing the government for not providing enough funds, and the Defence Investment Plan has been delayed.Key Facts
- Dan Jarvis replaced John Healey as the UK Defence Secretary.
- Jarvis aims to ensure the armed forces get the necessary equipment and funding.
- John Healey resigned over disagreements about defence spending levels.
- The UK plans to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
- Healey wanted 3% of GDP spent on defence by 2030, but the current plan targets only 2.68%.
- The Defence Investment Plan, which guides military funding for the next decade, has been delayed multiple times.
- Downing Street says the plan will be published before the upcoming Nato summit.
- The prime minister supports the current funding record and defends the planned defence budget.
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