Labour MP faces tough questions on defense spending during BBC Question Time

During a recent BBC Question Time, Labour MP Nick Thomas-Symonds faced tough questions about military spending. He stated that Sir Keir Starmer would outline plans for 2.5% of GDP on defense in the spring. The discussion included a strategic defense review led by Lord Robertson, focusing on the UK's military capabilities. General Sir Nick Carter expressed skepticism about the review's effectiveness without alignment to the upcoming comprehensive spending review in June. The episode also featured former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who urged increased defense spending. He emphasized the need for the UK to take greater responsibility for its security amid ongoing global tensions, particularly regarding Ukraine.