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Kemi Badenoch praises government's defence spending boost

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Kemi Badenoch praises government's defence spending boost

Kemi Badenoch praises government's defence spending boost

Kemi Badenoch has spoken out in support of the prime minister's decision to increase defence spending.

Speaking during a visit to Glasglow on Thursday, the Conservative party leader said she is pleased the prime minister decided to reinstate the plan.

"The world is becoming a lot more dangerous and we need to be ready," she said.

Ms Badenoch also praised the decision to abolish NHS England.

Report by Kennedyl.

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