Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budget
A Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending “is not a zero-sum game”, amid stark warnings that the UK will have to increase its military budget to ensure national security during global volatility.
James Murray, the chancellor’s deputy, said the government was pushing ahead with the biggest sustained increase in defence investments since the cold war, but he would not say when it would publish its delayed defence investment plan.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Pippa Crerar Political editor.
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