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Will UK defence spending reach 2.5% of GDP during this term of the Labour government?
| Answer | Initial Probability |
|---|---|
| Yes | 50% |
| No | 50% |
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Background:
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8175/
Current spending is 2.3% of GDP.
The previous Conservative government said in 2023 that they aimed to meet this level, with no timeframe given at the time. In April 2024 PM Rishi Sunak said it would be reached by 2030 in this policy paper:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defending-britain
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Oct 04, 2024 04:02PM UTC
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Aug 31, 2029 03:02PM UTC
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