Starmer warned UK faces 1936 moment' as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost

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"Britain's armed forces have been hollowed out by years of chronic underfunding, according to a stark warning from former defence leaders. An open letter to the prime minister, signed by three ex-defence secretaries, retired senior military chiefs, and former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove, says that the UK faces a 1936 moment amid rising global tensions and Russia's invasion of Ukraine."

Reporting covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, including investigations into the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Donations fund sending journalists to report from both sides and to keep reporting free of paywalls, with quality journalism paid for by those who can afford it. Former defence leaders warn that Britain's armed forces have been hollowed out by chronic underfunding and describe a 1936-level moment, urging defence spending to reach 5% of GDP. Keir Starmer has pledged 2.5–3% of GDP. The government has delayed its defence investment plan while the MoD works to meet commitments.

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