DEFENCE spending will be ramped up under a Conservative Government in a move welcomed by Mark Jenkinson, the party candidate for Penrith and Solway.
The manifesto unveiled earlier this week promises to hike defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, making the UK the largest defence power in Europe and the second largest in NATO – the biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation,
The Conservatives will invest in firing up the UK industrial base, including a further £10 billion over the next decade in the British defence industry. This commitment will double our current spending and ensure that we have more secure and resilient supply chains, whilst supporting the 400,000 British jobs that make up our defence industry.
In 2024-25, the Conservatives are delivering £3 billion of military support in 2024-25, including 400 vehicles, more than 1,600 munitions, and more than four million rounds of small arms. Under the Conservatives, this support will remain unwavering and will continue for as long as it takes.
Mark, the former MP for Workington, said: “The first duty of any UK government is the security of the British people, but as the world becomes increasingly dangerous and unstable, more must be done to defend the country, our interests, and values.
“Bold action has always been taken by the Conservatives in supporting Ukraine unwaveringly as Ukraine’s security is our security.
“Meanwhile, Labour has refused to commit to our 2.5 per cent of GDP defence spending pledge showing they cannot be trusted to support our Armed Forces.”
