The majority of Conservative voters prefer more defence spending over tax cuts

Poll finds Armed Forces spending more popular even if it reduces scope for tax cuts. Majority of Tory voters prefer more defence spending over tax cuts, poll finds. Poll found majority of voters want more spending on the armed forces, not more on the public sector. Defence spending is more popular than tax cuts in the UK, according to the poll.

Budget's lack of new defence spending dismays insiders and Tory MPs. "Does Russia have to get to Warsaw before we start spending what we need on defence?" asks Tory MP Mark Francois. Defence funding appeared to decline amid the absence of any major announcement from the Chancellor.

Budget's lack of new defence spending dismays insiders and Tory MPs. "Does Russia have to get to Warsaw before we start spending what we need on defence?" asks Tory MP Mark Francois. Defence funding appeared to decline amid the absence of any major announcement from the Chancellor.