The “welfare versus defence” framing oversimplifies the difficult trade-offs

The “welfare versus defence” framing oversimplifies the difficult trade-offs

The “welfare versus defence” framing oversimplifies the difficult trade-offs sam.macrory Thu, 16/04/2026 - 19:36 Lord Robertson is wrong to suggest welfare cuts alone can pay for defence. 4 Comment Ben Paxton Institute for Government Yes For the Defence Investment Plan to be credible, it must come alongside a firm commitment to explain how it will be paid for come the autumn budget. Public finances Defence and security Welfare Tax Spending rev…