Labour accused of ‘bottling’ defence spending as next-generation RAF fighter faces years of delay

Labour was accused of “bottling” tough decisions on defence spending last night amid claims that Britain’s next-generation fighter jet programme could be delayed by several years. The Government says it remains committed to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint project with Japan and Italy to develop the Tempest fighter aircraft, which is intended … Continue reading Labour accused of ‘bottling’ defence spending as next-generation RAF fighter faces years of delay