The article discusses the controversy over UK defence spending increases proposed by Prime Minister, which have been challenged by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Reports indicate the Prime Minister's claim of a 13.4 billion increase is misleading, as economists from the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggest the actual increase is closer to 6 billion. This has raised questions about the transparency of government spending figures and the accountability of political claims, particularly as the UK prepares for important discussions with the US regarding defence policy.
The prime minister's promise to boost the defence budget by 13.4 billion has been disputed, with experts claiming the actual increase is only around 6 billion each year.
At a Downing Street press conference, Sir Keir Starmer was accused of using misleading statistics to justify his party's proposed increase in defence spending.
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