James Cartlidge

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 January 2026

Debate

Armed Forces Bill

Contribution

Wait a minute. That is why Labour is making in-year savings of £2.6 billion at the MOD and has a black hole of £28 billion—because the extra cash it is planning for defence is simply not enough.

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