We need to talk about UK Military Spending
Despite pandemic and economic crisis, this parliament has seen:
A £24bn increase in military budget,
the largest % rise in almost 70 years
Nuclear weapons cap increased by 44%
Aid to the world’s poorest cut by 30%
A historic drop in UK living standards
Time to change direction?
Latest news
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Briefing on UK Military Expenditure
GCOMS UK Budget Briefing
22 February 2021
Speakers:
Dr Kate Hudson – General Secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Dr Stuart Parkinson – Director Scientists for Global Responsibility
Deborah Burton – Director Tipping Point North South