Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pushback over his defence investment plan, with concerns centring on funding and cuts to other programmes. According to The Guardian, the plan has drawn three main criticisms, including complaints that the East Midlands is bearing a disproportionate burden—it's the only region explicitly told to sacrifice its road investment programme to fund the defence initiative. The controversy is set to dominate today's Prime Minister's Questions.

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