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The Prime Minister’s spokesman clarified that the government would not follow the Liberal Democrats’ demands by issuing new defence bonds.
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Who
Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister's spokesman, David Lammy, Daisy Cooper, John Healey, Gordon Brown
What
The Prime Minister’s spokesman clarified that the government would not follow the Liberal Democrats’ demands by issuing new defence bonds.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:06:03 GMT · 3h 19m ago
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Why
The government views new defence bonds as "just another form of borrowing" and is committed to "fiscal sustainability."
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The UK government's decision not to issue defense bonds for increasing military spending indicates a commitment to fiscal sustainability over immediate defense uplift. This may lead to intensified efforts exploring multilateral agreements and alternative financing mechanisms with NATO and EU allies for defense procurement.
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