Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg live: Top Treasury minister quizzed on Labour's defence spending plans

Chancellor grilled on Labour spending plans

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen, appeared on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg to discuss Labour's proposals for increased defence spending. The Labour Party has pledged to increase defence spending by £2.5 billion a year if elected, a move that has been welcomed by some but criticised by others.

Glen was grilled by Kuenssberg on the government's position on defence spending, and whether he believed that Labour's plans were realistic. He said that the government was committed to increasing defence spending, but that it would do so in a "responsible way".

What is Labour's plan?

Labour has pledged to increase defence spending by £2.5 billion a year if elected. The party says that this is necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century, including the threat from Russia and China.

The party has also said that it will create a new National Security Council to oversee defence policy, and that it will invest in new technologies such as drones and cyber warfare.

What is the government's position?

The government has said that it is committed to increasing defence spending, but that it will do so in a "responsible way". The government has also said that it will not be "drawn into a bidding war" with Labour on defence spending.

The government has also said that it will create a new National Security Council to oversee defence policy, and that it will invest in new technologies such as drones and cyber warfare.

Is Labour's plan realistic?

There is some debate about whether Labour's plan is realistic. Some experts have said that the party's plans are too ambitious, and that it will be difficult to find the money to pay for them.

However, Labour has said that it is confident that it can find the money to pay for its plans, and that it is committed to increasing defence spending.

What are the implications of Labour's plan?

If Labour's plan is implemented, it would have a significant impact on the UK's defence policy. The plan would increase the UK's defence spending by 20%, and would see the creation of a new National Security Council.

The plan would also see the UK invest in new technologies such as drones and cyber warfare. This would give the UK a more modern and effective military.