Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-07-07 03:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Europe, Military & Defence, Tax & Budget, Elections, World News, War & Conflict
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The Treasury has refused to see defence spending as an engine for growth, former defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC.
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