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Newly appointed Chancellor John Healey is reportedly eyeing defense bonds to fund the military, a move echoing past debates and sparking fierce political and economic debate. Once ousted over defense spending disagreements, Healey now aligns with Defense Secretary Wes Streeting, who sees bonds as a way to lure private investment. But critics dismiss the plan as a gimmick, arguing it’s just another form of government debt and that tax breaks would distort markets. Opposition parties slam it as a distraction from existing spending priorities, while the Lib Dems back the idea with a £20 billion defense push. The controversy underscores the mounting pressure to boost military spending—and the creative, contentious ways to pay for it.

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