Increasing defence spending 'right thing to do' - Benn
NI Secretary Hilary Benn has said the government's decision to increase defence spending is the right thing to do.
Benn said that a government's first responsibility is to protect the nation.
He said Labour's decision was necessary as the world has become more dangerous and more uncertain.
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