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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 June 2026
Debate
Defence Investment PlanContribution
To answer the leader of the Opposition’s question directly: if asked to fight tonight, could our forces defend the UK? Yes, and they already do every single day. Are we planning to increase their capabilities to deter and to defend the UK and our allies? Yes, we are. Would I like to go further? Of course.
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