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The hon. Member talks about the Ukraine war. It has to be remembered that only one European country stood by Ukraine at the outset of that invasion. Our Secretary of State for Defence and the then Pri
23 June 2026·Defence Spending and ReadinessMy hon. Friend is making a brilliant speech. For many people this would have been an obscure argument some years ago, but I genuinely think that how we procure drones is one of the most critical quest
23 June 2026·Defence Spending and ReadinessAh! My right hon. Friend knew that, obviously.
23 June 2026·Defence Spending and ReadinessThe money is not free—where is the money going to come from?
23 June 2026·Defence Spending and ReadinessI am grateful that the hon. Member is entering into the semi-consensual spirit that we have seen from some. I recognised in my speech that spending had fallen under successive Governments. Further to
23 June 2026·Defence Spending and ReadinessI do not know what the hon. and gallant Gentleman is talking about. What investment in air defence? We procured Rapid Sentry. What does he think is being used on our bases in the middle east right now
23 June 2026·Defence Spending and Readiness
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