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UK should 'lead way' on defence spending as threat now 'much greater' than Cold War

Sky News Wednesday, 3 April 2024
A former Conservative defence secretary has urged the UK to "lead the way" on defence spending, warning the country is facing a greater threat now than during the Cold War.
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