Former military chief Lord Dannatt has backed potential tax rises to fund increased defence spending, saying "when times are tough, we all have to accept sacrifices".

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a rise in defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP, likely by 2030, amid calls for increased military funding. 

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a rise in defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP{ai:summary}<p>Former military chief Lord Dannatt supports tax increases to finance higher defense spending, stating that sacrifices are necessary during tough times. Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to announce an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, expected by 2030. #military</p>

'We have to accept sacrifices!' Lord Dannatt says tax rises would be worth an increased defence budget

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