15 March 2018

PRESS RELEASE: Two per cent of GDP is not enough to spend on defence

Two per cent of GDP is not enough to spend on defence. The Freedom Association supports Julian Lewis MP in his call for increased defence spending

For immediate release

After the Prime Minister's statement to the House of Commons regarding Russia, the Rt Hon Dr Julian Lewis MP, chair of the Defence Committee and a member of The Freedom Association, commented during a question that "two per cent of GDP is not enough to spend on defence."

The Freedom Association completely agrees with him and supports his call for increased defence spending.

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns at The Freedom Association, said:

"One of our Eight Principles of a Free Society is "strong national defences". We completely agree with Dr Lewis that 2 per cent of GDP is not enough to spend on defence. It wasn't enough before this latest attack by Russia - even more so now.

"Defence of the realm is the first duty of any government. We are not doubting Theresa May's commitment to defend our country - she proved that in her statement yesterday, however, we urge her to increase defence spending to ensure we are capable of dealing with threats we face in an increasingly hostile world."

ENDS

MEDIA CONTACT

To arrange broadcast interviews or for more information, please contact:

Andrew Allison
Head of Campaigns
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07803 741104

NOTE FOR EDITORS

The Freedom Association is a non-partisan, centre-right, libertarian pressure group. We believe in the freedom of the individual in all aspects of life to as great an extent as possible. As such, we seek to challenge all erosion of civil liberties and campaign in support of individual liberty and freedom of expression.

To find out more, visit our website: www.tfa.net/

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