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Feb 2025
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376. Aid vs Defence: A Livestream Specia...

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Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to increase defence spending by 2027 - redirecting funds from foreign aid. What does this mean for the UK and its global role?


Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss this and more.


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