Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say

Published: 12/17/2025
Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say
The Conservatives propose cutting green spending to boost defense budget, aiming for UK war readiness. The party plans to reallocate £17bn to invest in the military, with a new Sovereign Defence Fund potentially mobilizing £50bn. Labour criticizes the move, while the government aims to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3.5% by 2035.