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Is The UK Spending Enough on Defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

Today, Laura鈥檚 been trying to get answers from Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, about when the UK Government will meet its target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence.

Laura and James are joined by Henry to discuss possible points of difference between the Treasury and the UK chief of defence Admiral Sir Tony Radakin - who told Laura he wants 鈥榬esources鈥 to match 鈥榓mbitions鈥. And, did Laura have the next British Ambassador to the US sitting on her panel?

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 大象传媒. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and James Cook. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Johnny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

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