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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 23 MIN

Is the UK ready for war? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast

from Politics Weekly UK · host The Guardian

Keir Starmer promised to make Britain ‘battle-ready’ as he announced the government’s defence spending plans. But what does that actually look like? And how will the government pay for it? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the strategic defence review and ask: is the UK really ready for war? Plus, they look ahead to next week’s spending review.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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