In 2021/22, the United Kingdom spent approximately 48.6 billion British pounds on defense, an increase of around four billion pounds when on the previous year. In October 2022 British Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace announced that Britain’s military spending will double and reach 100 billion pounds by 2030, meeting the new Prime Minister Truss’ goal of increasing military spending to 3% of GDP.
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@9R53Z3TLiberal Democrat9mos9MO
Increase, as we are currently living through tumultuous times in world politics, but ultimately decrease
Abolish the current military structure, and implement a Japan styled 'self-defence' force based entirely on non-aggression, peacekeeping and self-defence principles.
@9NWQ8LRLiberal Democrat 10mos10MO
Maintain, allow for adequate defense of territory without projection of power overseas or grandstanding
@9FCJG3ZLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
spend less on this and more on national health service
@945K7TRLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Military spending should be focused on defence as opposed to offence.
@9446SJCLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Increase - Only while the threat of a Russian invasion on NATO countries is possible
Decrease, with a move to defunding the military
@8R56832Plaid Cymru4yrs4Y
Decrease, by scaling back wasteful and destructive operations in the Middle East
I would increase military spending from 2.1% to 4%.
@8G8L7RVLiberal Democrat5yrs5Y
There should be a proper audit of how the money is spent first.
@9CWBDL8Liberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Increase, and use their strategic logistical expertise more in times of crisis.
Reform MOD procurement within existing funding instead
I am uneducated on the topic
only if there is an impending threat against the country.
@98HQVV9Liberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Increase slightly given global tensions
@96R9QC7Liberal Democrat2yrs2Y
It depends on the circumstances the country is in. If we require military aid or services, we should increase spending by whatever amount that is necessary. If military services are not really needed at a certain time, the fund can be redirected to other areas such as education and healthcare.
@92PHY3YLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Only increase if threatened
@8Y39QKQLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Yes increased if it’s used for the right things
Not informed well enough to decide on this topic
Increase conventional forces spending paid for by nuclear disarmament.
@8RXDWTQLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Cut the military spending by 75%
Neither, but focus on Home Nation defence rather than foreign military venture
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