Streeting retreats over defence plan: Minister won't commit to 3pc spending pledge because Labour doesn't know how to pay for it
- Posted on July 31, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has revealed that the Labour government faces significant budgetary constraints preventing them from committing to NATO's 3% defence spending target by 2030. The administration struggles to identify viable funding mechanisms to meet this crucial military expenditure goal, highlighting tensions between national security ambitions and fiscal limitations. This development raises questions about Labour's defence policy priorities and financial planning strategies.
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Streeting retreats over defence plan: Minister won't commit to 3pc spending pledge because Labour doesn't know how to pay for it
Wes Streeting has admitted Labour can't commit to a crucial defence spending target by 2030 because they do not know how to fund it.
