More than half of Brits back higher defence spending as pressure mounts on Starmer... but most want the 'rich' and benefit claimants to foot the bill
A YouGov poll found 56 per cent of Brits want higher investment, with just 26 per cent saying the level should remain the same and 6 per cent lower.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 1, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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