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Can Britain afford to spend more on defence?

15 March 2022

11:02 PM

15 March 2022

11:02 PM

With rumours swirling that the Ministry of Defence will see its budget boosted in next week’s spring statement it’s hard not to wonder: was Donald Trump right? The former President repeatedly criticised Nato members in Europe for not contributing enough to support the alliance, relying instead on the US to shoulder the burden.

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