Will go further. I will commit as Prime Minister to spend 3 of gdp on defence. Because you cannot penny pinch your way to peace. Security is delivered through strength, by planning for the worst, not hoping for the best. We will send a signal to our enemies and our allies alike that The Uk is prepared, that we will not leave the field. Just to put that commitment in perspective, we currently spend less than 2. 5 of our gdp on defence, but ten times that much on our health system, Welfare System and on pensions. Keir starmer says that we cannot afford to spend more on defence. I say we cannot afford not to. The second major challenge that faces us is global migration. We must restore our credibility on this issue, to win back the voters that switch to reform, the lib dems, Labour And those that stayed at home. As Home Secretary i delivered the reforms that are currently cutting net migration by half. I didnt talk tough, i took action. I negotiated with the chancellor, with the health se
Words, to prepare the battlefield for future operations. The words, to prepare the Battlefield Forfuture operations. The Israeli Military says the number of people confirmed to be held hostage in gaza has risen to 224 and has warned that number could rise. So farfour hostages are known to have been released. We have some pictures for e of paris, you can see the i felt hour. 30 empty pushchairs with the faces of children, a display organised by the council of french jewish institutions to raise awareness and demand the release of children but they say were taken hostage by equity. The un are saying the aid workers has significantly scaled down their operations in gaza. Israel serves hamas are storing enough fuel to run hospitals and water pumps for many days but prefers to keep it all for their war fighting capabilities. I have been speaking to tom bateman about this incursion. It speaking to tom bateman about this incursion. ,. , speaking to tom bateman about this incursion. ,. ,. , in
In the last few minutes, the Us Government has said israel may have breached humanitarian law in gaza using american weapons. The Biden Administration presents a report to congress critical of the way israels used american weapons. Meanwhile, the Israeli Military is creating defensive positions in gaza in defiance of us wishes. Well discuss what all that means with our expert panel. Also tonight, labour unveils their own plans to deal with illegal migration. The shadow Immigration Minister tells us what hed do with small Boat Arrivals. Those who are rejected, where will they go . There are countries like pakistan, bangladesh, which are low grant rate countries, they are safe countries. And do look up where you might see a spectacular Northern Lights show tonight. Good evening. In the last few moments, the Us State Department has said it has reasonable to assess beliefs that us supplied arms were used in ways inconsistent with israels obligations. It follows news earlier this week that
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