The Ministry of Defence will not receive additional funding in the upcoming budget, despite concerns from military officials about the state of the Armed Forces. Former Tory defense secretaries are unhappy with the decision, with some MoD figures caught off guard by the news. Chancellor Hunt is under pressure to raise the income tax personal allowance, but sources indicate it may be unaffordable. Ex-defense secretary Penny Mordaunt publicly discussed the defense budget with the chancellor, emphasizing the importance of protecting the nation's interests.
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💷 Our first duty is to protect Britain, Penny Mordaunt tells Chancellor. Read more here 👇 https://t.co/9WH2hHFYVV
Interesting Ex-defence secretary (+current cabinet minister) Penny Mordaunt goes public with discussions about the defence budget with the chancellor "Our first duty is to protect our nation and its interests" Comes after we revealed no new cash for MoD https://t.co/VMe8y26O9Q
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🚨 NEW: There will be no extra money for the Ministry of Defence in the upcoming budget [@Telegraph]
EXC @Telegraph understands there will be **no extra money** for the Ministry of Defence at next month’s Budget Despite grumblings from military figures about state of Armed Forces Former Tory defence secs not happy. Some MoD figures blindsided by news👇 https://t.co/f2MYRzjUfy