Keir Starmer has been advised to raise defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP, which could be paid for by slashing social welfare
Increased UK defence spending, potentially funded by cuts to social welfare, presents a dilemma for Sinn Féin. While Northern Ireland has a surprisingly small defence sector, it is poised for increased investment, though primarily benefiting large companies. Despite the short-term economic drawbacks, long-term benefits include job creation and technological advancement.
