Streeting denies 'kicking can down the road' over defence spending

Wes Streeting has rejected claims he is delaying decisions on defence spending, as the government faces pressure to set out a path to higher spending. Ministers also plan to back UK firms, with overseas suppliers reportedly required to invest in the UK.

Timeline

1. 30 Oct, 10:49 UTCBBC Business covers Streeting's denial
2. 30 Oct, 10:52 UTCGuardian reports foreign-supplier investment rule

Top sources

• Foreign firms that win defence contracts will have to invest in UK under new policy – UK politics liveThe Guardian
• Streeting denies 'kicking can down the road' in defence spending rowBBC Business