Chancellor defends cutting aid budget to increase defence spending

Rachel Reeves also announced £2bn to help defence companies which export overseas.

The Chancellor insists cutting international aid to fund an increase in defence spending is the right thing to do.

On a visit to Rosyth, Rachel Reeves said the extra cash should boost growth and secure jobs in the sector.

She also announced £2bn to help defence companies which export overseas.

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