Josh Simons

Josh Simons

Labour — Makerfield

Speaking in the House of Commons on 27 January 2025

Debate

Fiscal Policy: Defence Spending

Contribution

I am a strong supporter of making sure that we reach 2.5% of GDP on defence. However, may I remind Conservative Members that one of the first things this Government did was to scrap a £40 million contract with a helicopter company that transported Conservative Ministers around the country? Does the Minister agree that that will help to ensure that our defence spending goes on defending the nation, not on assuaging the egos of Conservative Members?

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