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Tax rises loom to put Britain on a war footing
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled the Strategic Defence Review at BAE Systems in Glasgow in mid-2025 to boost Britain's military readiness.
- The review follows concerns about inadequate armed forces readiness, personnel shortages, limited weapon stockpiles, and new threats from Russia and China.
- The government has committed to raising defence expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and aims to further elevate it to 3% by 2034, although it has not made a definitive pledge to meet the latter goal.
- Economists and officials warn that meeting these defence goals will need substantial tax rises or budget reallocations amid competing spending demands.
- The defence buildup signals a shift toward war readiness but raises questions about affordability and public support for the required funding increases.
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