Grant Shapps Urges Increase in Defence Spending
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has issued a stark warning, urging Britain to allocate more funds towards its defence capabilities to safeguard against the looming threat of World War Three. Currently, the UK's defence spending stands at 2.27% of GDP, with plans to raise it to 2.5% in due course.
Amid Rising Tensions
Shapps emphasized the necessity of bolstering the country's defences in the face of escalating global tensions, particularly from adversaries like Russia and China. He highlighted the critical role of defence in safeguarding national security and deterring potential military conflicts.
Call for Action
During the Nato war games in Poland, where British troops are currently engaged in exercises, Shapps reiterated his commitment to increasing defence spending to three per cent of GDP. This call to action aligns with Poland's President Andrzej Duda's plea for all Nato members to enhance their military investments as a deterrent to Russian aggression.
