Defence spending pledge among DUP's terms for post-election support

Northern Irish unionist party the DUP says 2% defence pledge a 'very clear' part of terms for coalition support


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By Sebastian Whale

12 Mar 2015

A future coalition government would have to commit to maintaining defence spending at 2% of GDP if it wants DUP support.

The party’s defence spokesman, Jeffrey Donaldson, told Sky News: “We need to see a very clear commitment on 2% GDP spending and that must be upheld.”

DUP leader Nigel Dodds said in a Guardian article that a review of the bedroom tax and new protections for the UK’s borders will be additional conditions set by the party.

 

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