Defence budget has been 'raided' and there is an 'uphill battle' to get more, says Ben Wallace

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MoD facing ‘uphill battle’ with Jeremy Hunt over spending, suggests Wallace as budget tussle looms - Politics.co.uk

Ben Wallace has suggested the ministry of defence (MoD) is facing an “uphill battle” with Jeremy Hunt as he tries to secure more defence spending at the upcoming budget. The defence secretary has said he will have “lots of meetings with the Chancellor” between now and March 15 as he works to “insulate” the ministry... Read more »

Defence budget has been 'raided' and there is an 'uphill battle' to get more, says Ben Wallace

While the defence secretary denies reports he is considering resigning if he doesn't get more funding at the Budget next month, Ben Wallace warns of a "growing threat" to the UK and says his department needs more cash to continue modernising the British Armed Forces.