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John Major urges Hunt to up defence spending, not cut taxes, in Budget

1 March 2024

4:00 AM

1 March 2024

4:00 AM

John Major has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt not to cut taxes in his Budget next week – but to spend more on defence instead. The former prime minister said that Russia’s war with Ukraine – as well as rising tensions in the Middle East – meant that it was vital Britain ensured it allocated proper resources to defence, rather than lower the tax burden on Brits.

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