Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNina LloydWednesday 08 April 2026 23:02 BSTStarmer says still 'work to do' on Strait of Hormuz after Iran-US ceasefireThe UK government is under growing pressure to publish its long-delayed defence investment plan, which was initially promised last year.Reports indicate the delay is due to an ongoing dispute between the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury over funding for the plan.Kemi Badenoch and Labour MP Tan Dhesi have urged for the plan's immediate release, with Dhesi warning its continued absence risks diminishing Britain’s standing within Nato.Kemi Badenoch criticised Keir Starmer's defence commitments, while Labour's Luke Pollard accused the Tories of 'hollowing out' the armed forces.The debate comes amidst rising global tensions and concerns over the UK's military capabilities, with Labour pledging to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.In fullTories accuse Starmer of being ‘all mouth no trousers’ on defence spendingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in