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UK Minister Proposes Defence Spending Hike Funded by Welfare Cuts
UK Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has stated that defence spending should be increased to 3% of GDP. She proposed that this could be funded by cutting welfare benefits. Badenoch reportedly made these remarks in a communication to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, urging a more serious approach to defence. The specific details of the welfare cuts or the exact communication remain unspecified in the provided coverage.
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- Centre (1): Sky News
- Right (1): The Daily Telegraph