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To agree with increasing tax and more benefit cuts to pay for defence

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Viviennemary · 04/06/2025 09:37

I was surprised to hear that Labour is to spend more on defence. We really do need to with the threats from Russia and run down of weapon stocks because they have been given to Ukraine. All of Europe needs to wake up. But I think they realise this.

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Thelnebriati · 04/06/2025 12:40

I'm surprised you think that weakening moral at home is a good defence strategy. If we need to increase defence then they should be looking at ways to get us to pull together and look out for each other.

Poopeepoopee · 04/06/2025 12:38

Defence is our number one priority I agree.

Theres no point giving out benefits if it means Russia's gonna come and take us over.

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Viviennemary · 04/06/2025 12:37

Anyone? I just saw on the news that transport links outside London are to be improved. I also agree with that. But surely defence is very important. Under the threat of war then surely that has got to be the top priority. Doesn't look as if America under Trump will continue to prop up European defences.

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