John Ivison: Let Starmer’s defence-spending implosion be a warning to Carney (opens original article in a new tab)

Britain's former Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned, criticizing the Labour government's defence funding plan as insufficient, highlighting the need for western societies to enhance resilience against rising threats. His concerns extend to Canada's defence spending plans, which face questions about fiscal sustainability and economic impact.

• Britain's former Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned over inadequate defence funding plans
• Carns argued that western societies need to be more resilient in the face of rising threats
• Canadian defence spending plans face scrutiny over fiscal implications and economic impact