The Defence Investment Plan was due in autumn but is now scheduled before next month's Nato summit. The Public Accounts Committee says the delay raises equipment costs and leaves the UK without a credible military capability plan for years. Nuclear spending already takes 18% of the defence budget and is forecast to reach 25%.
Should the government delay ordering new Royal Navy attack submarines to reduce pressure on public finances?
Defence · 927 votes · 79% voted No
Should people have a right to say no to conscription without punishment?
Defence · 731 votes · 65% voted Yes
Should new public infrastructure projects include dedicated funding for civil defence shelters?
Defence · 606 votes · 60% voted No
Should the UK stop working with the US on the replacement of Trident in favour of a European joint venture?
Defence · 597 votes · 55% voted No
Should the UK defend the Falklands from its requested recovery from the Argentine President?
Defence · 606 votes · 92% voted Yes
Is the government right to tell the army to stop non-essential training exercises to save money?
Defence · 593 votes · 79% voted No
Is delaying a firm date for 3% defence spending the right choice?
Defence · 567 votes · 72% voted No
Should a form of national service be introduced to help fix a divided nation?
Defence · 572 votes · 58% voted No
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