Senior police chiefs have warned Starmer that imminent budget cuts may compel officers to overlook certain offences, fuelling concern about the resilience of frontline policing.

Amid concerns over evolving challenges, the PM plans to raise taxes to expand the armed forces and invest in advanced capabilities, aiming to enhance the nation’s preparedness and protect its interests.

Amid the war, a large-scale drone operation struck strategic sites deep within hostile territory—highlighting vulnerabilities to nuclear-capable forces—while the PM announced enhanced submarine programmes and reiterated unwavering Western backing.

Labour’s new commitment to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2034, viewed as a definite pledge rather than a mere aim, is touted by the Defence Secretary as a crucial step in bolstering the nation’s overall security and military readiness.