'We are living in an increasingly dangerous world' - Telford MP reacts to Government defence spending review
A Shropshire MP has welcomed the Government's defence spending review, saying actions must be taken to face an "increasingly dangerous world".
Today (June 2), Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer revealed ambitions to increase defence spending from 2.5 per cent to 3 per cent over the next parliament as part of plans to move the UK to a state of "war-fighting readiness".
At least six new munitions factories are set to open alongside the procurement of up to 7,000 long-range weapons, as part of a new strategic defence review announced by the Government.
Moreover, up to 12 attack submarines will be built for the Royal Navy as part of the Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) partnership while £1 billion will be invested in a new cyber command and increasing the UK's digital capabilities.
Last year, the Government spent more than £1.5 billion on defence contracts across the West Midlands. Defence industry firms across the county and the West Midlands also employed more than 22,000 people.
