Politics LIVE: Labour civil war explodes as Streeting backs welfare cuts to boost defence
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UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has suggested cutting the welfare budget to fund the military, causing tension within the Labour government. The proposal has sparked debate and criticism from Conservative and Labour figures alike.
The UK's Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has called for cuts to the country's £334 billion welfare state to boost military funding. Streeting stated that the money 'has got to come from somewhere' and expressed a desire to 'reduce the welfare budget'. The proposal has caused a stir within the Labour party, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer facing pressure from within his cabinet. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage has expressed confidence in Reform's chances in the upcoming Welsh Parliament election, saying the party is 'in it to win it'. The government is also facing criticism over its handling of the economy and asylum policies.
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