Defence Secretary Wes Streeting Says He Started Stockpiling Food Weeks Ago Amid Rising Threats to UK

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting revealed he began stockpiling food and water weeks ago, citing a rising threat to the UK. Speaking after Chancellor John Healey announced plans to boost defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030 and 3.5% by 2035, Streeting said his department has already started ramping up spending. The government has asked Whitehall departments to find 1% budget cuts to fund long-term defence investment. Streeting stressed that value for money and modernisation are key to preparing for 'the wars ahead'. The comments highlight growing government concern over national security and the need for individual preparedness. As threats evolve, the push for higher defence spending signals a shift in UK strategic priorities.