Class UK defence investments as ethical, Labour MPs urge banks

Letter to lenders and fund managers seeks to sweep away elements of ESG rules that hamper arms companies

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This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...
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Starmer urged to use defence spending boost to revive UK manufacturing

Make UK chief calls for support for small businesses as Europe faces pressure from US to shoulder security cost
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Labour cannot ignore Trump’s impact on defence

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Starmer faces darkening mood among Labour MPs after aid cuts

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