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There is no immediate military threat to Britain. We should spend less on defence | Simon Jenkins

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There is no immediate military threat to Britain. We should spend less on defence | Simon Jenkins
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Parliament, media and thinktanks are united in their view that more military spending is still not enough. But sacrificing domestic projects to pay for it is indefensibleBritain should spend less on defence. It is a waste of money and should be reduced so more could be spent on supporting employment, welfare and growth.Why is there no such debate? Why should “defence” be awarded an almost religious invulnerability? At present, parliament, broadcasters, print and social media, thinktanks and pund

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