Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending

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Labour's new defence secretary Dan Jarvis has signalled the party's commitment to increased military spending, telling the Sunday Telegraph that he is "determined to ensure the military gets what they need." The remarks suggest Labour intends to address long-standing concerns about underfunding in the armed forces, a shift from the party's traditional caution on defence budgets. Jarvis framed the decision as meeting Britain's security challenges in a volatile geopolitical environment. The statement comes as NATO allies face mounting pressure to boost defence investments amid tensions with Russia and other strategic concerns.