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Starmer says he must stay on with defence spending
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: Keir Starmer says he made hard-edged defence spending decisions after his defence secretary quit.
WHO: Sir Keir Starmer
WHAT: Starmer justified defence spending decisions and said he has a duty to stay on.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: He was justifying defence spending decisions following the defence secretary's resignation over money.
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