Sunak Unveils Record Military Spending Increase, French Navy Controversy

In a significant move, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a hefty £23 billion increase in military spending over the next six years. This boost, the largest in a generation, aims to bolster Britain’s defense capabilities. Meanwhile, a tragic incident in the English Channel raised questions about the French Navy’s handling of a migrant dinghy. Despite the deaths of five people, including a young girl, the overcrowded vessel was allowed to continue its journey to Britain.

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