Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves

Labour — Leeds West and Pudsey

Speaking in the House of Commons on 11 June 2025

Debate

Spending Review 2025

Contribution

In the statement today we were able to announce investment for Acorn in Aberdeenshire and for Great British Energy, headquartered in Scotland, as well as substantial investment in defence—£11 billion extra by the end of the spending review period—to keep our country and the continent of Europe safe. Scotland and Glasgow have a proud tradition in the defence sectors, but our ambition is not being matched by the SNP Government. This Labour Government are backing defence across the whole of the UK, including Scotland.

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