At times like this, PM can’t dither on defence
The Chinese live-fire controversy and events in Europe are a reminder of why the government should scrap its go-slow increase in defence spending.
The Chinese live-fire controversy and events in Europe are a reminder of why the government should scrap its go-slow increase in defence spending.
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