Prime minister pledges to stay in post and defends record ahead of G7 summit
The prime minister rejected calls to step down and listed recent reductions in NHS waiting lists along with economic growth figures. The comments came before the G7 meeting in France and followed recent cabinet departures over defence spending.
GB NewsThe prime minister rejected suggestions that leadership pressure required a change at the top and said critics had been "wrong every time." Speaking before the G7 summit in France, the prime minister said the government received a five-year mandate after the 2024 election. The prime minister added that the government would continue to invest in public services and stabilise the economy.
Record cited The prime minister stated that NHS waiting lists recorded their largest drop in 17 years in the most recent weekly data. The prime minister also said the United Kingdom currently shows the highest growth rate among G7 countries.
Defence spending The prime minister confirmed that defence spending rose from 2.3 per cent to 2.6 per cent of national income last year. The increase marks the largest percentage-point rise since the 1980s and commits £270 billion to defence over the current parliament.
The prime minister said further increases are planned and that funds will be reallocated from other departments. A new defence secretary is reviewing spending priorities, the prime minister added.
