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Labour cannot be trusted on defence after refusing to match the Tory hike in military spending, Rishi Sunak warned yesterday.
The Prime Minister said ensuring Britain can defend itself was his 'first responsibility' and his pledge to invest tens of billions more pounds was needed 'to keep the country safe'.
Labour has refused to commit to matching his new target of spending at least 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product on defence by 2030. The plan would mean an extra £75billion invested in the military by the end of the decade compared with current levels. At present, Britain is spending around 2.3 per cent of GDP on defence.
Mr Sunak defended earmarking the money for the military rather than schools or hospitals as he hit out at Labour. 'The crucial thing is there's a choice,' he told Sky's Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips programme.
'This is the country's security. We have made a choice. It's the important and right choice for our country.
Rishi Sunak said ensuring Britain can defend itself was his 'first responsibility' and his pledge to invest tens of billions more pounds was needed 'to keep the country safe'
Labour leader Keir Starmer. Labour has refused to commit to matching his new target of spending at least 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product on defence by 2030
British troops during a live exercise demonstration in Dorset. Sunak's announcement last week during a trip to Poland and Germany was a huge victory for the Daily Mail's Don't Leave Britain Defenceless campaign, which called for an immediate hike in defence spending
'The Labour Party have not matched that pledge and that is a choice for the country.
'If you do think the world is more dangerous and we do have to invest, only one party is
