What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?

Today, Keir Starmer has unveiled the long awaited defence investment plan which promises an extra £15 billion to help equip the armed forces for the future.

Despite being one of the difficult issues which ultimately helped bring about his resignation, the prime minister seems to hope the plan will form a part of his legacy.

But what will it fund and where has the money come from? Alex, James, Chris and security correspondent Frank Gardner discuss.

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