The Starmer Defence Investment Plan has ignited one of the sharpest political rows of the year. On Tuesday 30 June 2026, Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a £15bn package for the armed forces in Berkshire, insisting he “takes pride” in his defence record even as critics dismissed the increase as inadequate. The Prime Minister admitted road … Continue reading Starmer defence investment plan sparks backlash over £15bn armed forces boost