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Radio 5 Live,08 Mar 2024,6 mins

Defence spending: is it enough?

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With potential threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, what priority should our armed forces take? The Public Accounts Committee says UK defence capability is at risk, and some MPs say defence should have received more in this week’s Budget. The government says defence is getting record funding of more than £50bn. Nicky Campbell asked 5 Live listeners for their reaction.

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