Ministers Demand Extra Defence Spending in the Face of Rising Global Threats

Two government ministers have publicly demanded a faster increase in defence spending, arguing the UK should ‘lead the way’ among western allies.

Undated file photo of a British Army soldier during a training exercise. PA

Rishi Sunak is under pressure to boost defence spending after two serving ministers publicly called for a “much greater pace” of investment.

The call from Foreign Office minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan and security minister Tom Tugendhat came after the budget was criticised for failing to boost defence spending.