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Labour's Defence Strategy Faces Scrutiny Amid Leadership Assertions

Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner present diverging views on nuclear deterrence as Labour emphasizes national security.

Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and and shadow Defence Secretary, John Healey walk, during a visit to the Fusilier Museum, Bury in Greater Manchester, England, Monday, June 3, 2024, while on the general election campaign trail. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
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Overview

  • Starmer commits to a 'triple lock' on the UK's nuclear deterrent, including new submarines and upgrades.
  • Rayner advocates for multilateral nuclear disarmament but supports current defence policies.
  • Labour pledges to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP as soon as possible.
  • Starmer criticizes Conservative attacks on Labour's national security stance, calling for bipartisan support.
  • Rayner's recent comments have sparked debate on Labour's reliability regarding national defence.