Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live

The UK government is unveiling its Defence Investment Plan today, committing to increase defence spending to two point six eight percent of GDP by twenty thirty. The announcement comes months late—it was originally due in autumn—and already faces criticism from opposition parties. Former Defence Secretary John Healey wanted three percent and resigned earlier this month over the shortfall. According to The Guardian, critics argue the delayed plan and reduced spending leave Britain's armed forces under-resourced and the country less safe. New Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis will present the plan to Parliament this afternoon, timed ahead of a NATO summit next week.

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