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In her speech, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch argued that Britain faces a more dangerous world and must significantly strengthen its armed forces. She criticised the Labour government for delays to the Defence Investment Plan and claimed ministers have failed to provide the long-term funding the military needs. Badenoch said defence should be treated as a national priority, warning that "power does not come from wishful thinking" and that Britain cannot rely indefinitely on allies to guarantee its security.
She accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of lacking clarity on how future defence commitments will be funded, questioning whether the government will cut spending elsewhere, increase borrowing, or raise taxes. Badenoch argued that current plans leave the UK underprepared at a time of growing threats from Russia, instability in the Middle East, and wider global uncertainty.
The speech called for stronger military capability, greater defence investment, and a more realistic approach to national security, with Badenoch presenting defence as a core test of government credibility and leadership.
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