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However, your DIP financial settlement - which I was first given in full on Monday afternoon this week-falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

On Wednesday, Sir Keir defended his government's record on military spending after Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused him of "dithering".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That means any cut means a reduction in the monthly repayments on their outstanding loan.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

And in funding the DIP, I fully recognise the strain this places on colleagues in other Departments, both now as you have required spending switched into defence and in the future.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

When her husband and daughter visit, she puts on a cheerful demeanor, even when she’s desperately ill.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly