What does it cost to keep the UK safe? | BBC Newscast

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Keir Starmer has unveiled the long awaited defence investment plan which promises an extra £15 billion to help equip the armed forces for the future. Despite being one of the difficult issues which ultimately helped bring about his resignation, the prime minister seems to hope the plan will form a part of his legacy. But what will it fund and where has the money come from? Alex, James, Chris and security correspondent Frank Gardner discuss. 00:00 Intro 00:55 The UK's defence investment plan 05:03 What is the £15bn being spent on? 07:47 What is the hybrid navy? 10:41 Is the plan fully funded? 13:02 What are the trade-offs? 15:19 Does this plan actually work? 22:05 Trump, NATO and pressure on the UK to spend more 28:34 Russia's threat to Britain's undersea cables 33:23 What's next for Keir Starmer after Downing Street? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

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