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Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey

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Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey
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Former UK defence secretary John Healey has criticized the Treasury for blocking higher defence spending, arguing that it views the sector as a drain rather than a growth engine. Healey resigned following disagreements over the government's long-term military investment plans.

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By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Published 45 minutes ago The Treasury has refused to see defence spending as an engine for growth, former defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC.

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