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Another critical area missing from the Prime Minister's agenda is a clear strategy on defense spending. In an era marked by global instability, not addressing defense could pose challenges, especially as past commitments to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP remain unclarified and unheld. This lack of clarity could be perceived as negligence at a time when international security is paramount.
Economic Objectives
The Prime Minister’s plans to raise real household disposable income seem modest when paralleled against previously stated goals of making Britain the fastest-growing economy in the G7. This shift in objectives may be an acknowledgment of the evolving political landscape where lofty promises ultimately lead to disappointing outcomes.