Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a defence investment plan on Tuesday that adds £15 billion to reach a £298 billion total. The plan raises defence spending from 2.6% of GDP in 2027 to 2.7% by 2030, with further increases projected toward 3% in the next parliament. Internal negotiations produced specific allocations including £4.7 billion for Andy Burnham and £1.5 billion for Dan Jarvis.