Why the numbers behind John Healey's £35bn Budget 'black hole' don't add up

Everyone seems to expect the UK to stick to its commitments on defence spending – I wouldn’t be so sure, says James Moore

Coverage · 3 write-ups · 3 outlets

• The Independent PressRead hereOct 12, 2026, 3:05 PM UTC · independent.co.uk
• Guido Fawkes Genre pressOct 12, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC · order-order.comIFS Says Healey Has £35 Billion Budget Black Hole
• The Spectator Genre pressOct 12, 2026, 2:13 PM UTC · via Google NewsDoes John Healey really have a £35 billion Budget black hole?